Job Description

Finance Director CA(SA) JB2674
Durban
Negotiable
To assume full accountabilities for all financial aspects of the business, including financial/statutory reporting, strategic and tactical decisions affecting and impacting business finance fundamentals, working capital management, corporate activity relating to mergers/acquisitions and greenfield projects, forecasting, tax and legal compliances and budget management across all areas of the business. Requirements: B Com Honours in Accounting/ CA(SA) Experience in the Consolidation of Group Financials (Caseware experience), preparation and finalisation of accounts in accordance with current South African regulation and regulations of other countries where necessary Knowledge of strategic and financial planning including activity costing, benchmarking. Experience in budget preparation and reporting. Excellent computer literacy is essential. Fully conversant with the current uses of information technology in the workplace and uses IT as a management tool. Proficient user of finance software. Knowledge of current practice of internal auditing Highly numerate and able to analyse statistical information and interpret financial data to produce reports which can be understood by non-financial colleagues and Banks. Experience in strategic planning and execution Skill in examining and re-reengineering operations and procedures Experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures Ability to analyze and interpret financial data Ability to develop and deliver presentations Ability to identify and secure funding/revenue sources Ability to communicate and interact at all levels Work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources Duties and Responsibilities: Produce and distribute monthly management reports to agreed timelines Produce detailed quarterly cash flow forecasts in various business where necessary Produce financial reports detailing actual expenditure against forecast to agreed timelines Produce required financial reports for members of the Board Produce annual financial reports and statements to agree time frames to comply with the requirements Develop annual budgets in collaboration with the CEO where necessary Manage statuary requirements. i.e. SARS, Provident Fund and Medical Aid Providers where necessary, to set timetables. Lead on tax planning, including VAT related matters if required. Maintain current standing with all mandated local tax and benefits registrations and requirements, including submissions of payments and reports. Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements relating to financial control, financial management and accounting. Ensure appropriate external audit arrangements are in place and manage the audit process to meet deadlines Ensure that all balance sheet reconciliations are produced on an accurate and timely basis to include bank reconciliations, debtors, creditors, and inter-company accounts Ensure implementation and adherence to finance policies, procedures, and systems across all teams Planning and strategy Formulate group’s future direction and support tactical initiatives Develop performance measures that support strategic direction Implement strategic decision Develop financial and tax strategies Manage capital request and budgeting processes Financial reporting and information management Monitor banking and working capital management Develop, implement and maintain business and financial control systems Effect management of tax Prepare financial and statutory reports Monthly management accounts Business plans Budgeting and funding Forecasts and annual budget Monthly variance analysis Cash balances and cash forecast Arrange debt and equity financing Tax and risk management Tax compliance Insurance coverage

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