Company :
Our client is a market leading, JSE listed company, based in Johannesburg.
Remuneration :
R1,3M R1,7M depending on experience.
Position Overview :
- Reporting to the Finance Executive, the successful candidate will :
Lead and manage a team of Financial Managers to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting.
Oversee operational financial processes, ensuring alignment with business strategy and governance requirements.Drive continuous improvement in financial operations and support cross-functional initiatives.Key Performance Areas :
Manage, review, and ensure timely, accurate, and valid weekly and monthly management reporting, including cash clearings, petty cash, stock, and debtors.Prepare financial content for board packs across subsidiary companies, addressing board meeting minutes.Facilitate monthly meetings with Operational Management to report financial performance and resolve queries.Review and update policies annually, ensuring relevance and compliance.Approve payments, refunds, write-offs, journals, provisions, and accruals per company policies.Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, aligning with board budgets.Critically review and approve business feasibility presentations, advising line managersManage and motivate finance teams to deliver expected outcomes.Oversee internal and external audits, implementing improvements to address risks.Qualifications, Experience, and Personal Attributes Required :
Minimum : CA(SA)) or equivalent internationally recognised accounting designation.Minimum of 5 years experience managing large financial departments preferably in the wholesale, retail, manufacturing or logistics sectors.Proven skills in handling ambiguity, complexity, and pressure.Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.Process-oriented with strong attention to detail and above-average Excel skills.SAP experience advantageous.Strategic thinker with a helicopter view, able to link events and distinguish priorities.Innovative, assertive, and persuasive in driving improvements and proposals.Collaborative, with a focus on integrity, accuracy, and client service.Committed to personal development and seeking feedback and growth opportunities.