Introduction
Our client, a custom software development/digital supply chain business, currently seeks to appoint a Group Financial Manager to join their growing company based in Sandton, Johannesburg. Reporting into the CEO, you will lead a finance team to fulfil management accounting, taxation and annual financial statements to name a few. This role has a forecasted growth plan to becoming the CFO within the business, based on performance and company growth.
Duties & Responsibilities
Main duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead a team of 6 to provide the financial function to Group Companies, including Accounting, Management Accounts, Tax, and AFS
- Ensure BEE and EE compliance, supported by external consultants (LaborNet)
- Oversee the HR function, supported by two administrators for clerical work and LaborNet for outsourced issues (in particular CCMA and EE issues)
- Responsible for 4 support staff in the Johannesburg and Cape Town office (cleaners, reception, secretaries)
- Advise the CEO and C-Suite on company financial health, risk and capital allocation decisions.
Additional Attributes and Requirements:
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Strong business acumen and commercial awareness
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven track record of financial planning and analysis
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in financial software and tools
- Ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with various departments to achieve organisational goals
- Committed to growing with the company and aligned with the company’s objectives
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Chartered Accountant or similar qualification, eg CIMA/ BCompt
- Alternatively, Finance degree with MBA
- At least 3 years’ experience in a Financial Manager position
- More than 10 years post-qualification experience in the Mining, IT, Supply Chain or Logistics
- Must have experience leading a finance team (direct reports)
- Experience in managing budgets and financial reporting
Interested?
Suitable candidates are encouraged to send their CV to warren(at)kwena(dot)net for immediate consideration.
