Chief Financial Officer
JHB CBD
Market Related Salary

Role Purpose
• Oversee and manager accounting practices, prepare budgets, forecasting and financial reports. Determines and implements the financial and investment strategy.

Requirements
• Manage and report the results and analysis of both the budget and forecast to the financial year end on a monthly basis
• Bi-annually and annually manage the statutory and annual budget information
• Establish financial information regarding capital and financial measures that would enable Business decision making
• Develop a service culture which builds rewarding relationships, proposes innovations and allows others to provide exceptional client service
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members
• Maintenance of expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments industry best practices and provision of proactive advice and solutions to relevant stakeholders
• Provision of recommendations for strategic decisions based on findings from analysis, and/or give options reflecting operational and market imperatives impacting on finance
• Define, develop and maintain frameworks/structures, policies, procedures and, standards to ensure control and governance, including alignment and implementation of policies.
• Improve business decisions by providing accurate and reliable business intelligence (information) together with analysing trends and data.
• Oversee the day to day financial operations, ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are followed and deadlines are met for all reporting (including statutory, management and regulatory reporting)
• Plan and manage performance, skills development, employment equity, talent and culture of team in order to improve innovation, achieve efficiencies and increase competencies
• Manage own development to increase own competencies
• Actively influence the business executive utilising the financial and operational information at hand with a clear outlook beyond the current financial year
• Ability to influence and relate to people at all levels, as well as strong leadership skills key stakeholder management, sound business acumen
• Ability to be assertive, challenge and demonstrate independence
• Overall financial management including reporting, governance and related activities
• Budgeting and monthly financial forecasting
• Providing strategic direction and sound leadership
• Ensuring that division upholds sound financial risk management principles and practices
• Relevant regulatory and tax compliance and reporting
• Ensure free flow of financial information and optimal interaction between stakeholders

Additional Requirements
• We seek to employ a seasoned Finance executive who will take ultimate accountability for managing finances as Chief Financial Officer.
• The incumbent will in addition to performing the traditional finance function, also be expected to play a key role in shaping the strategic direction and driving the performance of the division.

Qualifications and Experience
• CA (SA)
• Well developed verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum of 10 years post articles experience
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience operating at a senior / executive management level
• In depth knowledge of SA's financial services regulatory environment
• Extensive understanding of and experience in financial services

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