Senior Executive Financial Manager (EXCO) - Steel Manufacturing

SUMMARY:
A well-established global earth moving equipment company supplying the steel and mining industry requires the above to lead a financial team and to take full ownership for all financial accounting, financial management and financial reporting functions within the company.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a postgraduate in accounting or finance; CA articles or similar is essential for this role.
• Previous experience having worked within a Financial Manager role within a manufacturing or distribution industry is essential for the role.
• Previous experience having sat on EXCO is preferred for the role.
• Previous management experience having managed a finance team is essential for the role.
• The successful candidate must have accounting processing and financial reporting systems knowledge, exposure and experience.
• Leadership and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to work on their own initiative & time management.
• Excellent analytical ability and interpersonal skills as well as strong data management skills.
• Must have extensive experience with regards to budgeting and cashflow management.

• Leading a financial team taking full ownership for all financial accounting, financial management and financial reporting functions within the company.
• Producing financial reports, managing cashflow and developing strategies to achieve the long-term financial goals of the company.
• Presenting financial reports to the EXCO Team.
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures and stakeholder requirements,
• Establishing and overseeing budgeting preparation, management and monitoring processes.
• Performing financial analysis, reporting and management activities.
• Ensuring that the financial reports are prepared and delivered on time.
• Reviewing financial data for accuracy, correctness and completeness.
• Monitoring and managing all expenses within the allotted budget. Review annual budgets and recommend any changes if needed.
• Developing and monitoring standard accounting procedures to improve financial operations efficiency.
• Establishing key financial strategies to enhance business profitability.
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements relating to financial control, financial management and accounting in accordance with IFRS and SARS.
• Ensuring appropriate external audit arrangements are in place and manage the process for financial and bee audits.