About the position
Role Purpose:
To manage internal (business) and external (statutory) financial information and reporting processes, supporting the CFO by providing accurate, timeous, and relevant financial insights to enable decision-making. To manage payment cycles to optimise cash flow and maintain a strong control environment.
Key Accountabilities (“Hats You May Wear”)
- Financial Navigator: Accurate reporting, budgeting, compliance.
- Strategic Maestro: Insightful analysis to support business strategy.
- Team Captain: Lead, inspire, and develop the finance team.
- Guardian of Integrity: Build and maintain robust internal controls.
- Cash Flow Conductor: Manage, monitor, and forecast cash flow.
- Compliance Guru: Ensure statutory compliance (tax, Companies Act, etc.).
- Project Dynamo: Provide financial expertise in technology development projects.
- Change Champion: Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and controls
Functional Duties and Responsibilities (KPIs & Expectations)
A) Financial Operations Management
Internal Controls
- Design, implement, and monitor internal controls.
- Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvements in the finance control environment.
- Align controls and processes to support growth in a changing environment.
- Review payroll data.
Daily Financial Operations
- Manage day-to-day financial operations.
- Ensure accurate, timely financial statements aligned to standards and regulatory requirements.
- Manage cash flow forecasting and monitoring.
- Review and authorise local and global payments.
- Manage fixed asset process from initiation to reporting, including CAPEX processes and the fixed asset register.
Financial Reporting
- Review monthly, interim, and year-end internal and external reporting.
- Manage statutory reporting, including liaising with auditors and managing the signing process.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including the Companies Act and relevant tax regulations.
Budgeting and Analysis
- Manage the annual budgeting process end-to-end.
- Monitor spend and revenue to ensure targets are achieved.
- Provide analysis and insights to support decision-making.
Performance Expectations
- Financial statements are 100% accurate and compliant with relevant standards and regulations.
- Monthly, interim, and year-end reporting completed within deadlines.
- Optimal cash flow maintained with no shortfalls impacting operations.
- Identify and implement process improvements annually to enhance control and reporting efficiency.
Team Leadership
- Supervise accounting, budgeting, and reporting functions.
- Lead the team to deliver objectives effectively.
- Evaluate team performance and productivity.
- Implement people policies and practices consistently.
Individual Development
- Coach and mentor direct reports for growth and succession.
- Enable skills development and empowerment across the team.
Performance Expectations
- High employee engagement supported by regular reviews and meaningful feedback.
Strategic Contributions
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial goals with business objectives.
- Provide financial insight for strategic initiatives and key projects.
- Act as an approver/finance expert for technology development projects.
- Support delivery of long-term objectives and goals.
- Demonstrate and embed the company vision, values, and culture.
Performance Expectations
- Financial expertise successfully integrated into technology development projects, meeting timelines and budget constraints.
RequirementsMinimum Requirements:
Qualifications (preferred)
Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Financial Manager leading a finance team (manufacturing or retail preferred).
- Import/export experience advantageous.
- Exposure to sub-Saharan African markets advantageous.
Knowledge & Technical Skills
- Advanced MS Excel.
- Strong capability across MS Office / Google Suite.
- IFRS for SMEs.
- ERP systems.
- Working knowledge of South African Companies Act and tax regulations (minimum requirement).
Leadership Skills (Level 3 – Leader of Managers/Leaders)
- Sets boundaries; assertive when needed.
- Strong performance management; builds effective teams.
- Gives/receives feedback; drives candid, growth-focused conversations.
- High self-awareness; uses personal power responsibly.
- Maintains discipline; firm, fair, consistent.
- Courage to challenge the status quo and remove barriers.
- Resilience under pressure and through setbacks.
- Builds strong relationships; fosters collaboration.
- Coaches/mentors; holds people accountable while developing capability.
- Scans trends; stays curious and forward-thinking.
- Proactive; improves processes for productivity and results.
- Decisive under pressure; prioritises and allocates resources effectively.
- Communicates complex information clearly to internal/external stakeholders.
Job-Specific Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Extremely detail-oriented; solution-focused.
- Strong interpersonal skills; engages at all levels.
- Proactive, results-driven; meets tight reporting deadlines.
- Strong leadership and team management.
Core Competencies (Technical/Behavioural)
Essential: Examining Information; Interpreting Data; Making Decisions; Meeting Timescales; Following Procedures; Team Working; Upholding Standards; Developing Strategies.
Important: Providing Insights; Checking Things; Documenting Facts; Developing Expertise; Valuing Individuals; Managing Tasks; Challenging Ideas; Taking Action; Producing Output; Empowering Individuals; Pursuing Goals; Adopting Practical Approaches.
Desired Skills:
- Quality & Compliance
- Regulatory & Product Oversight
- Team & Department Leadership
- Customer & Audit Management
- Documentation & Product Information
Desired Qualification Level:
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