Reference : 12310
Date Added: 2011-11-11

Job Description

An exceptional opportunity awaits a dynamic individual with the right qualifications and experience to implement financial plans and provide accounting, compliance and business support function

 Reporting to the CFO, the successful candidate’s responsibilities will be to:

•  Implement Finance Strategy for the company according to best business practice.
• Implement the developed divisional plan based on company and group strategic plans, business trends and opportunities.
• Ensure that all plans are monitored on an ongoing basis, with set review dates and report on all plans at management meetings.
• Ensure all Financial Accounting functions are performed, evaluate overall effectiveness, and make improvements when required.
• Continually evaluate accounting standards (IFRS) and legislative requirements, identify potential impact and make recommendations to mitigate risk.
• Prepare year end annual financial statements and annual report in full compliance with IFRS, Companies Act and PFMA, ensuring achievements of deadlines.
• Manage relationship between external and internal auditors and ensure all deliverables are timeously prepared.
• Manage preparation of Vat returns.
• Produce monthly management information reports according to agreed deadlines and specifications.
• Manage operational budgets.

The following minimum requirements must be met in order to be considered for this position:

• Appropriate qualification – CA (SA).
• Three to five years post articles experience at a senior level.
• Knowledge of computerized systems, specifically an advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and financial systems.
• Knowledge of IFRS, Companies Act, PFMA and other regulations impacting the Public Sector.
• Computer literacy, preferably in Microsoft Office Suite at intermediate level.
• Well developed communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• People management skills.
• Highest level of integrity and judgment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Consultant: Leigh Hughes

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