Treasury & Project Finance Analyst

Are you a newly qualified finance professional eager to gain exposure totreasury, cross-border transactions, and project finance while managing the core financial operations of a growing investment group? This role offers the chance to step into a key position, supporting the Group Finance function while learning first-hand how treasury and corporate finance decisions are made.

Why join the team?

• Be part of a fast-growing investment and asset management group expanding across Africa.
• Unique exposure to both corporate finance and treasury operations within a high-performing business.
• Gain valuable experience in managing funding flows, foreign exchange, and cross-border reporting.

What you will be doing:

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including payments, salaries, invoicing, reconciliations, and supplier oversight.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and group consolidations for review by senior management.
• Bring outsourced accounting for certain entities in-house, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Support the treasury function by:
• Monitoring funding inflows and outflows across multiple entities.
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and repayment tracking.
• Preparing treasury dashboards and management reports for decision-making.
• Ensuring compliance with loan covenants, treasury policies, and foreign currency regulations.
• Consolidate and analyse financial data from multiple projects to assess performance.
• Assist with audits, tax compliance, and regulatory submissions across different jurisdictions.

What we are looking for:

• Newly qualified CA(SA) or equivalent, ideally with 1-2 years post-articles experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills with a keen interest in treasury and cross-border finance.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and methodical, with strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work independently on confidential matters while also contributing to team deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with senior leadership, banks, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Xero, Draftworks, or similar accounting software advantageous.
• Prior exposure to treasury, fund accounting, project finance, or African cross-border funding would be highly beneficial.

Benefits and unique aspects:

• Mentorship from senior finance leaders with exposure to strategic treasury decision-making.
• Hands-on experience with funding allocations, foreign currency transactions, and investor reporting.
• Opportunity to transition into a senior finance or treasury-focused role as the group expands.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, with scope to shape processes as the company grows.
• Long-term career progression within a group that values development and internal growth.