Our client, a leading organisation in the renewable energy sector, is undergoing a significant finance transformation and is seeking a Finance Systems & Transformation Lead to drive this strategic initiative.
This role is ideal for an experienced finance professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with hands-on systems and transformation experience. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing financial processes, improving data integrity, and implementing scalable systems across a multi-entity environment.
Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will lead system enhancements, streamline reporting structures, and ensure compliance with IFRS and governance standards.
Why this opportunity stands out:- Exposure to a high-impact transformation project in a future-focused industry
- Strategic role with strong influence across finance and systems
- Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders in a growing environment
- A chance to drive meaningful change and leave a lasting legacy
Key Responsibilities
- Lead finance systems transformation initiatives, including ERP enhancement and optimisation
- Drive the standardisation and improvement of Group financial structures, including the Chart of Accounts
- Oversee data cleansing, validation, and integrity across multiple entities
- Improve financial reporting frameworks (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Rebuild and align subledgers, fixed asset registers, and supporting reconciliations
- Ensure IFRS compliance and audit-ready financial data
- Develop and manage migration documentation, mapping, and governance processes
- Support testing, validation, and user adoption of new system processes
Job Experience and Skills Required
Education:- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CA(SA) highly advantageous
Experience:- 8–12+ years’ experience in financial accounting, group reporting, or finance transformation
- Proven experience in ERP systems, finance systems optimisation, or migration projects
- Experience working in multi-entity environments with consolidation exposure
- Strong background in financial data clean-up and process improvement
Technical Skills:- Advanced IFRS knowledge (including IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IAS 16, IAS 2)
- Strong understanding of General Ledger, AP/AR, and Fixed Asset processes
- Experience with systems such as Xero and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 is advantageous
- Strong data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting capability
Additional Requirements:- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to manage complex transformation initiatives end-to-end
- High attention to detail with strong documentation and audit capability
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