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Head of Finance
Location: Midrand
Duration: 12 months
Role purpose:
The role is an end-to-end finance role which includes financial operations and FP&A.The individual takes overall responsibility for all financial matters in the Group of companies, setting all forecasts, overseeing monthly financial reporting and all statutory audits / reporting.The role also includes full working capital and cash management and maintain an appropriate control environment.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership
Financial Planning
Forecasts business performance into the futureEnsures inputs from all executives for financial planningGuides the implementation of the business strategy based on insights from the financial
planning
Financial operations
Oversees general accounting functions i.e. payroll, tax etcEnsures robust control environment to deliver trusted, accurate and compliant financial environment
Core competencies, knowledge and experience
Business leadership and transformationCommercial AcumenStrong analytical skillsCompelling communication and influencing skillsPlanning and OrganisingMotivating and Developing Others
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
B.Com Accounting honours degree / CA(SA) or equivalentAt least 10 years financial management experience, preferably in a public enterprise
environment
ICT industry experience an advantage5yrs Leadership experience
Governance custodian, to ensure all group policies, IFRS and companies act requirements are adhered toReviews financial policies and proceduresOversees technical accounting projects within the Group like IFRS15Manages financial reporting: Month-End, Year-End, Group Finance
Management Reporting
Reports to MD & Exco team on Group’s key indicators for the monthStatutory reportingEnsures finalisation of annual financial statementsManages reporting to external auditorsEnsuring CIPC deadlines are adhered to
Control and Governance
Ensures compliance with financial year end processes
Operational Support
Ensures support with the consolidation of financial results