Group Financial Manager
Craighall
R1 080,000 CTC p.a.

The Group FM will work in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer; manage the book keeping team; and to obtain financial data in order to compile reports based on the financial performance of the Group

Essential Requirements:

·       CA (SA)

·       8 years of experience in a senior level Finance or Accounting position

·       4 years in senior management

·       Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

·         Understand business ethics and values

·         In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices

·         In depth knowledge of current trends and requirements of financial reporting (e.g. IFRS)

·         Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods

·         Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. VIP)

·         Strong leadership and organizational skills

·         Excellent communication and people skills

·         An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers

·         High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientated

·         Knowledge of strategic planning and management skills

·         Knowledge of transformation and change management principles

In-depth understanding of policy conceptualisation, analysis and implementation

Financial Management

·        To ensure the cost effective allocation of organisational resources,

·        Preparation of Group and individual entity budgets,

·        Submit Group Annual statutory financial statements,

·        Submit Group Statutory tax returns

Strategy

·       Interpret and execute strategy into a departmental plan with specific objectives and targets,

·       Ensure that the strategic plan is relevant within context of the current economic environment,

·       To effectively manage all deviations from the strategic plan.

Governance

·       Adhere to policies and procedures, as well as legislative requirements,

·       Adhere to business ethics and values

·       Enforce departmental procedures in support of the business strategy

·       To manage and control deviations from departmental governance as defined by the CFO

·       To ensure adherence to HR policies and governance in regards to the employment relationship, including all employee and industrial relations,

Operational

·       Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans,

·       Represent Company at public functions, events or external meetings,

·       Conduct and chair departmental meeting,

·       Determine key objectives and targets for each section within the finance function as set by CFO,

·       Ensure effective organisational structures, sufficient resources and effective business processes for each section to achieve its objective,

·       Assist the CFO with the development of financial and tax strategies,

·       Assist with the formulation, communication and implementation of the financial policies,

·       Responsible for the integrity of financial information and financial systems.

Projects

·       To ensure any and all deviation from all financial projects are only as formally set out by the CFO,

·       To ensure deviations to time, budget and scope of project programs are as set by the CFO,

·       Ensure that the fraud prevention plan as set by the CFO is operational and constantly adhered to without deviance.

HR Management

·       Assist in the recruitment and on-boarding of finance employees,

·       Initiate disciplinary action for employees that are non-compliant with objectives, policies and procedures,

·       Ensure a continuous high level of staff morale as well as ensuring a low level of staff turnover,

·       Create and maintain a succession plan for the finance department,

·       Ensure adherence to HR policies and governance.

Management reports

·       Adherence to report requirements as set out by CFO,

·       Compile and present all reports to the CFO, keeping him/her appropriately informed of the budget position,

·       Timeously delivery of reports

DISCLAIMER: Only candidates who comply with ALL the above mentioned stipulations will be considered.
All successful candidates will be contacted, if not contacted please consider your application unsuccessful.