Finance And Project Associate

Job Specification :

Finance & Projects Associate

Organisation : The Unconventional CA (UCA)

Location : Johannesburg, South Africa (Hybrid, with travel to clients / sites as required)

Reports to : COO / Finance Lead1.

Purpose of the Role

The Finance & Projects Associate will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial accounting, statutory compliance, and advisory services to UCA and its external clients (B2B and B2C).

In addition, the role will provide financial oversight, reporting, and operational support across UCA's internal and external projects, while contributing to the growth of the brand through training, workshops, and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Record-Keeping : Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts for UCA and external clients; prepare annual financial statements and integrated reports in line with statutory and client requirements.
• Statutory Compliance : Ensure full compliance with VAT, PAYE, UIF, and other statutory submissions; monitor legislative changes and provide timely advice to management and clients.
• Budgeting & Cash Flow : Prepare annual and project budgets in collaboration with management; conduct variance analysis and monthly cash flow forecasts to ensure liquidity and financial sustainability.
• Client Engagement & Growth : Support client onboarding and retention through professional financial advisory services; build and maintain strong relationships with clients to contribute to UCA's financial department growth.
• Training & Capacity Building : Deliver workshops, coaching, and training on accounting systems (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks), tax compliance, audit readiness, and financial governance; assess and report on training impact to ensure measurable improvement in client competency.
• Service Development & Innovation : Contribute to the development of new financial services such as modelling, forecasting, and governance solutions; identify innovative tools, processes, and techniques to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Advisory Services : Provide financial insights on risks, opportunities, and sustainability for UCA and client projects; advise management and project teams on best practices in governance, compliance, and financial management.
• Project & Operational Support : Collaborate with project managers and coordinators to ensure strong financial governance in project delivery; provide oversight on project budgets, expenditure, and reporting; support cross-functional operational and ad hoc duties as required by senior management.

Required Skills & Competencies

Qualifications & Experience

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

Culture Fit

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