Job Description

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CA(SA) Market Related Salary JHB Perm Start asap Open to all.

Our well-established client in the Hospitality sector is looking for a CFO who will be responsible for all aspects of finance within the Group, managing and guiding the financial team including internal audit both at Head Office and at all the various businesses under management. You will work with the various divisions within the Group and assist in developing and implementing strategies that will ensure that the Groups objectives are met.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Supervision of the entire accounting and administration process for the various business units in accordance with Group accounting policies and procedures.
• Financial reporting pack reviews for various business units.
• Monthly group reporting and statistical submissions.
• Annual operational meeting calendars.
• Attend business operational meetings.
• Maintain and control group reporting standards.
• Compliance with all company and departmental policies, procedures and compliance with relevant regulations and legislation.
• Review where necessary the business units contracts and agreements.
• Supervision of the internal auditor.
• Management of the Group Insurance Portfolio renewal including liaising with the insurance brokers.
• Management of the Group budgetary process and review of budgets.
• Responsibility for Homeowner Association, Sectional Title Body Corporate, and Share Block levy budgets.
• Financial policies and procedures.
• A member of the IT Steering Committee.
• Supervision and finalization of financial year ends and audited financial statements.
• Liaison and management of the external auditors in compliance with the companys requirements.
• Cashflow management of various business units.
• Liaison with external service providers.
• Assistance in the preparation of company tax computations and other tax management.
• Provide accounting, processing, and resource to various business units.
• Working closely with head office and unit-based staff members.
• Deal with ad hoc requests as and when required.
• Feasibilities and financial modelling.
• Attendance at Board meetings.
• Company Secretarial including review of meeting minutes.

• Observant and proactive
• Implementer - enjoys being close to the action.
• Flexible
• Dependable and compliant
• Goal driven.
• Self-confident
• Effective communication and people skills
• Ethical and team worker
• Attention to detail.
• Structured

Personal Attributes

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years previous experience in a similar position or as group financial controller

/ Group accountant in the hospitality industry.

• An accounting/financial qualification together with completed Articles with an auditing company will be advantageous.
• Proven business and commercial acumen with above average financial management ability.
• Good computer literacy skills
• Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication abilities and people skills.
• Leadership and people development skills
• Able to work independently, under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain an elevated level of compliance and good corporate governance.
• Good knowledge of accounting systems a requirement: Accpac, Opera, Micros, Nebula, INFOR, Draftworks, and QSA an advantage.
• Computer literacy, which must include good working knowledge of current operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required, and travel to business units both in and outside South Africa as and when necessary.
• An excellent level of commercial awareness.
• Understanding the key working intricacies of the Timeshare industry.
• Ability to create, train and mould a cohesive financial team.
• Well-developed business acumen and integrity.

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