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Job Summary Our Client, one of Sub-Saharan Africas fastest growing companies, providing a variety of integrated logistics solutions is seeking a dynamic CFO or its Head of Finance Equivalent to be based at their site in Sandton, Johannesburg. (R Market-related, commensurate with experience) They are consummate professional experts in providing safe and efficient transportation and logistics services whilst being the integrated logistics supplier of choice to various blue-chip companies. Their Core Competencies include Road Freight, Sea Freight, Air Freight, Clearing & Forwarding, Rig Moving, Yard Services, Material Handling, Storage and Warehousing, Offshore & Onshore Equipment Rental. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & INTERFACING: Reports to the Board of Directors with Authority : Direct: Group Head of Shared Services and Group Head of Finance Indirect: In-country Finance Managers x 3 Procurement & Stores Lead All relevant personnel under Finance, Admin, Stores. Line and Other Interfaces: Services Line Heads Support Function Heads Area Leads Shareholders and potential investors Clients Bankers Auditors Accounting institutes Suppliers of goods and services Legal Practitioners Consultants. KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Managing the financial actions of the company Providing the directors and service line heads with the financial data and accurate forecasts they require to manage the business as effectively as possible. Focus on capital raising activities and providing the strategy to finance future growth. Designing and implementing the companys financial policy and relevant operational direction. Responsibility for the indirect management of the in-country teams of finance managers as well as the shared services centre through the direct management of the Head of Finance and Head of Shared Services. Control working capital of the business, ensuring debtors, creditors and stocks are maintained within stipulated levels. Safeguarding the companys assets. Identifying cost reduction opportunities and designing appropriate cost control strategies. In charge of the ultimate compliance of all entities. Maintaining staff morale and motivation within the department. Contribution towards the identification, measurement, and management of the financial operational risk, and other unit risks including risks inherent in the Company business. Organizing timely audits of each entity annually. Liaising with various stakeholders including external investors and ensuring they receive the reporting they require. Monitoring and evaluating financial information systems and suggesting improvements where needed. Principal Accountability of the role: Financial Planning and Analysis Financial Reporting Capital Management Treasury and Cash Management Financial Operations Tax Planning and Compliance Mergers & Acquisitions Investors Relations Corporate Governance. KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: A Minimum CIMA/CA(SA)/CFA/ACCA Qualification. An MBA could prove beneficial. Minimum of 10 years experience of which 5 years should involve complex management reporting in a large multinational. Strong analytical skills, high level of proficiency in IT accounting software packages (SAP) preferable Management experience of building and managing a team of at least 20 people Preference to someone with experience as a CFO in a similarly dynamic and growing business. Travel to regions will be required, where needed. APPLY NOW ! WILLINGNESS TO RELOCATE TO GAUTENG IS ESSENTIAL. SHOULD THIS OPPORTUNITY NOT BE ALIGNED WITH YOUR CAREER ASPIRATIONS, KINDLY FORWARD IT TO A FRIEND.

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