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Job Summary

Our client is a dynamic and innovate Fintech company headquartered in Stellenbosch, South Africa. They specialise in providing cutting-edge financial solutions to empower businesses and individuals to manage their finances by providing access to already earned wages.

As they continue to expand their operations, we are seeking a motivated, skilled and experienced Chartered Accountant with Financial Management experience, to join their team as Head of Finance. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in steering financial strategies, managing accounts, and fostering strong relationships with financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities * Financial Reporting:

• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports in compliance with accounting standards.
• Ensure transparency and accuracy in financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Management Accounts

• Lead the preparation of comprehensive and accurate management accounts within agreed timelines.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to provide insights into project performance and variances.
• Bank Relationship Management:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with banking partners.
• Coordinate financing arrangements, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with banking covenants.
• Cash Flow Management:

• Manage cash flow forecasting and optimization to support project requirements.
• Implement effective cash flow management strategies.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process
• Monitor budgets, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Financial & Tax Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and financial standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits.
• Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Represent the company in negotiations with external partners, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Risk Management:

• Identify financial risks and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide recommendations for improving financial processes to minimize risks.
• Policies and Procedures

• Development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Knowledge management

• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Team Leadership:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team (Current size of 3)
• Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture.
• Represent Finance on an Executive level at Management / Board meetings.
• Other:

• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Monitor financial transactions and recommend process improvements for efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and insights.
• Oversight of insurance portfolio and insurance accounting.
• Fixed assets register maintenance.

The role reports to the CEO and Group CFO.

Requirements:

• A Bachelors Degree and Postgraduate qualification in Finance or Accounting.
• Professional Qualification (e.g. CA(SA))
• 4 - 8 Years Post Articles Financial Management experience
• Proficiency in ERP / Accounting Software (ideally Xero) and MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
• Familiarity with Financial modeling and Data Analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong organisational and management abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Enthusiasm for the Fintech industry and eagerness to learn.
• Knowledge of IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Prior experience in a Fintech or technology-related company will be beneficial

General:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful
• In keeping with our client's employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
• Please include your current salary and salary expectations.

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