Programme Support Financial Controller

Location Cape Town
Discipline: Accounting & Finance
Job type: Contract
Contact name: Erika Reeves

Contact email: erika@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 40569
Published: 3 days ago
Overview

We’re looking for a proactive and driven individual to step into the role of Programme Support – Programme PMO / Financial Controller. This position plays a key role in the success of a large-scale strategic initiative and offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies including platform-as-a-service, software-as-a-service, cloud computing, and AI.

If you’re an ambitious professional aiming to grow your career in programme delivery, project management, or change management, this is your chance to thrive in a high-performing environment.

Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Manage all budgets, financials, invoicing, payment oversight, and reconciliations.

Secondary Responsibilities:
  • Support Programme Leadership with programme activities, including:

    • Reporting

    • RAID and plan management

    • Schedule management

Qualifications
  • Strong financial management background; qualifications are preferable but not required.

  • Experience in large blue-chip organisations is beneficial; financial services, wealth management, or insurance experience is a plus.

  • Proficiency in Excel is essential.

  • Familiarity with SAP, JIRA, and Confluence is advantageous but not mandatory.

  • Comfortable navigating AI technologies such as Copilot, ChatGPT, and Grok.

  • Ideal for early-career candidates who are ambitious, motivated, and eager to work in a dynamic, high-performing team.

Day-to-Day
  • Take ownership of financial management tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in budgeting, invoicing, and reconciliations.

  • Collaborate with programme leadership to support reporting, risk management, and schedule planning.

  • Engage with global vendor teams and contribute to a leading global initiative.

  • Work hands-on with emerging technologies, gaining valuable experience in a cutting-edge programme.

If you are a resilient, focused team player with a proactive attitude and a willingness to go beyond the job description, we encourage you to apply.