Permanent - Head of Finance - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Management of Financial Performance

• Management and review of all tasks related to the financial performance of the company  Africa Group.
• Provide guidance and input for interpretation of Group’s Financial results. (Monthly, Quarterly, and annually)
• Develop and Maintain currency hedging Strategies. Manage risk on forward cover in line with Policy.
• Monitor Treasury and review adequacy of cash flow and predicting future trends.
• Review and evaluations of cost-reductions opportunities.
• Manage and provide guidance for preparation of annual budgets.
• Manage and supervise audits of all group companies.
• Review of monthly management reports.

   Compliance

• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Ensure compliance with all Audit requirements and be the lead in maintaining relationships with the Group’s auditors.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of Taxation (Vat, WHT,Company Tax Duties).
• Management and review of R&D incentives and efficient group tax structure.
• Management of transfer pricing policies. 

   Supervisory

• Manage, train, assist, mentor and develop all Financial staff.
• Financial advice and support to clients and colleagues to enable them to make sound business decisions.
• Liaise with customer and suppliers and resolve any Issues or problems that may arise.
• Develop and maintain all Internal controls are functioning as designed. 
• Provide guidance for the reviews and changes, to ensure efficient and proper controls are in place in all entities.
• Management of Group insurance policies, declarations, and risks.
• Attend to general commercial, business requirements. 

   Commercial 

• Ensure Financial Records are in compliance to IFRS and meet Group Accounting Policy requirements and ensure Accuracy and Integrity of Financial records.
• Income statement movement reviews and analyses on specific accounts as required.
• Ensure Accounts payable/receivables are managed in accordance with Company policy.
• Perform reviews over Treasury management and ensure all Risks are adequately managed.
• Ensure adequate credit control is exercised in compliance to Policy.
• Ensure Group Companies comply to Companies Act in registered jurisdictions
• Any other reasonable duties that may be requested by Executive Management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 

• BCom: Accounting / Finance or Similar
• Member of SAICA Chartered Accountant/ CIMA or ACA equivalent.
• 10 years’ experience in management role
• Excellent MS office computer skills.
• knowledge and experience of Syspro

SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

•  Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Strategic thinking.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Judgement and decision-making skills.
• Developing self and others.
• Confidentiality.
•  Delegation skills.
• Deadline orientated.