Financial Operations Lead
5 days ago
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join our team in South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and reporting across our Urban Resilience Programme (URP) and Just Energy Transition Programme (JETP).
The Programme Manager will be responsible for ensuring financial compliance in programme operations, managing financial transactions, and monitoring financial risks. They will also coordinate with technical teams, finance teams, and senior leadership to ensure smooth programme implementation.
The Programme Manager will foster strong working relationships with local partners, the client, and programme stakeholders, and represent the programme in internal and external meetings related to financial and operational management.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Management & Oversight
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for URP and JETP.
- Ensure compliance with client financial regulations and company financial policies.
- Manage financial transactions, invoicing, and fund disbursement in coordination with the ASI Finance Team.
- Monitor financial risks, track expenditures, and ensure cost efficiency.
- Support financial audits and client compliance reporting.
- Oversee day-to-day operational, financial, and administrative processes.
- Support Senior Manager to develop and manage work plans, ensuring alignment with programme objectives.
- Ensure activities comply with company and client policies, internal targets, and client contracts.
- Support preparation of quarterly reports, financial analysis, and quality assurance of deliverables.
- Foster strong working relationships with local partners, the client, and programme stakeholders.
- Coordinate with technical teams, finance teams, and senior leadership to ensure smooth programme implementation.
- Represent the programme in internal and external meetings related to financial and operational management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, economics, business administration, public financial management, international development, or a related field.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in financial management within donor-funded programmes, ideally in South Africa.
- Experience in managing large, complex budgets and ensuring financial compliance in line with donor requirements.
- Proven ability to analyse financial data, manage risks, and ensure financial accountability.
- Demonstrated experience of using initiative, client-orientation, risk taking, and working in complex and time-pressured contexts.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills.
- Strong grasp of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and financial software.
About Us
Adam Smith International is a leading provider of development and governance services. We work closely with governments, international organisations, and local partners to build capacity and promote sustainable economic development.
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