Group Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Group Financial Manager
A reputable fintech company is looking for skilled and experienced GFM to join our dynamic team within our accounting division

This role will be accountable for all facets of company finance, including budgeting, allocation and planning. Advising senior stakeholders on financial issues and ensuring the finance team are as efficient as possible. Create financial reports and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities:

• Draft group Interim and Annual Financial Statements accordingly
• Draft and consolidate Management Accounts
• Manage the accounting team
• International and local tax planning for the group
• Attend to tax ombudsman queries
• Liaise with SARS (VAT, PAYE and Income tax)
• Statutory compliance with all relevant regulatory boards
• Staff training if and when required
• Systems design and implementation for accounting division
• Trust and company management
• Group Reporting
• Submit tax returns, management accounts
• VAT submissions and management thereof
• Monthly reconciliations and performance stats
• Review monthly financial results with management
• Develop and implement financial strategies to optimize the company’s financial performance
• Establish key financial strategies to enhance business profitability
• Identify risks and cost savings
• Lead and mentor a team of financial professionals to ensure accuracy and financial reporting
• Collaborate with operational teams to analyze costs, budget variances and financial risks
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards
• Providing executive management advice on all financial activities and the implications for the Group.
• Setting of financial KPI’s for the department
• Ensuring that financial records are maintained and compliant with accepted policies and procedures.
• Establishing and monitoring the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures in the Group
• Investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Ensuring accurate and appropriate recording of financial records
• Maintain professional banking relationships
• Maintaining for client relations

• BCom accounting degree or any other relevant qualification
• CA (SA)
• Fintech industry experience advantageous
• Xero experience advantageous
• IFRS and GAAP knowledge
• Multicurrency experience advantageous
• International tax knowledge
• Trust / Complex group structure reporting
• Consolidations experience
• Microsoft Office
• Ability to work on multiple companies
• Expertise in SA
• Expertise on foreign company tax advantageous
• Minimum 5 years' experience