Senior Finance Executive

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Senior Finance Executive with excellent technical and problem-solving skills

POSITION INFO:

Our client is seeking a Senior Finance Executive with excellent technical and problem-solving skills, a proactive approach to work, impeccable judgment, and a proven track record in getting things done.The role involves maintaining accounting records, financial management, budgeting, reporting, analysis, to maintain a strong and effective finance department that enables and supports the business.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with IFRS.

• Ensure that financial risks are identified and effectively managed through the implementation and monitoring of appropriate accounting procedures (aligned with IFRS).

• Sound internal controls and good governance structures.

• In collaboration with the Directors, prepare the organisation’s consolidated annual budget, aswell as, prepare the half year review and forecast.

• Prepare timeous and accurate financial reports for submission to the resident Directors, executive management team and the non resident Board of Directors.

• Undertake audit preparations to ensure an efficient, effective, and successful audit process.

• Ensure that audit findings are timeously resolved, prior to the commencement of thenext year’s audit.

• Ensure that the organisation’s core finances are managed and accounted for an effective and transparent manner.

• Review the effectiveness of the accounting and reporting systems on an ongoing basis, to identify areas for enhancement or improvement.

• Prepare relevant and accurate monthly management accounts for submission to therelevant stakeholders including the Directors, executive management team, as well as addressany queries raised.

• Oversee the full accounting functions including the income statement, accounts receivable, accounts payable and all assets for all subsidiaries.

• Oversee the full payroll function.

• Manage compliance with all relevant SARS registrations and requirements(monthly, bi- annually, and annually).
  

• Manage compliance with all relevant CIPC registrations and filing requirements including all secretarial resolutions.
  

• Effectively manage all cash flows to meet the organisational needs.
  

• Liaise and manage the existing relationship with the organisation’s bankers.
  

• Review all Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments.
  

• Ensure that all source documents are appropriately filed, and files are properly labelled to facilitate the easy retrieval of documents.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence (EQ).

• Strong planning and organisation skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Able to establish and maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders.

• Able to provide the inspiration, direction and incentives required for team success.

• Able to embrace diversity and ensure fairness.

• Able to focus on optimising own and others energy to drive results.

• Able to use analysis, logic, innovation, experience, skill, and knowledge to solve problems.

• Able to express oneself effectively verbally and in writing in the English language.

• Able to demonstrate strong conviction in own judgment and actions.

• Able to use discretion and deal with sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner.

Qualifications:

• A B.Com in Financial Accounting or Financial Management.

• Completed articles with an accredited audit firm.

• Membership with either SAICA, ACCA or CIMA would be advantageous.

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a core finance environment.

• Minimum of 3 years management experience (people and/or otherwise).

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel ( candidate will be tested in interview stage for Graphs / Pivots and V-Lookups).

• Advanced capability to do various Financial Modelling for desired results and / or analysis or reportings.