Senior Finance Executive

SUMMARY:
Umhlanga - A client in the shipping industry is seeking a Senior Finance Executive for a well-established group of logistics companies, specializing in container depots with plans for expansion into other logistics sectors. 

The ideal candidate should possess strong technical and problem-solving abilities, a proactive work ethic, sound judgment, and a proven ability to deliver results.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with IFRS
• Ensure that financial risks are identified and effectively managed through the implementationand 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 the next year’s audit
• Ensure that the organisation’s core finances are managed and accounted for in 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 the relevant stakeholders including the Directors, executive management team, as well as address any 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

• B.Com degree in Financial Accounting or Financial Management.
• Completed articles with an accredited audit firm and/or membership with professional bodies such as SAICA, ACCA, or CIMA (advantageous).
• At least 5 years of experience in a core finance role.
• A minimum of 3 years of management experience, including team leadership and/or other managerial responsibilities.
• 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
• 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