A leading Software Company based in Pretoria requires an individual with sound intuitive numerical reasoning capabilities to occupy the role of a Financial & Operations Director. You will be required to maintain/ be accountable for all financial and related management and reporting aspects of the Company and provide sound financial advice and strategic support. 3 Year Fixed Term Contract.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Financial Management

• Improving the future of the company through operational and strategic improvements. Forecasting company financial position and creating awareness of potential issues and developing action plans i.e.;
• Undertaking strategic analysis and assisting with strategic planning
• Compiling long-term business plans including future cash flow needs
• Research into factors affecting financial performance and proposals for improvement
• Developing and managing financial systems/models and carrying out business modelling and risk assessments
• Meeting high standards of operational activities such as managing financial resources and debtors book, providing assistance in tender biddings and ensuring compliance to legislative requirements i.e.;
• Liaising with external parties such as the bank, suppliers, SARS etc
• Identification and compliance with all relevant legislation and Regulations (Companies Act, Income Tax Act, VAT Act, PAYE etc.)
• Forex forward cover and payments
• Credit and payment term management
• Managing cash flow and expenditure and coordinating the creation and management of budgets
• Ensuring proper and accurate recording and reporting of business transactions to meet internal standards as well as for external audit purposes i.e.;
• Collating, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries and financial statements

Legal Oversight

• Provide first level legal oversight on matters such as contracts, NDA’s, standard terms and conditions 

Business Support Management

• Ensure that the support functions of the company are run effectively and efficiently so that each department performs in terms of their strategic plan, developmental plan and operational plan objectives
• Guide and support the HR and BE Managers to according to the principals of a Balanced Scorecard in terms of;
• Resources / Learning & Growth
• Processes / Internal
• Customers & Suppliers
• Financials

Directorship

• Serve as an executive member of the Company board and assume fiduciary responsibilities in terms of the Companies Act 71 of 2008
• Contribute to the development of strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.
• Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters at select board of directors and committee meetings.
• Identify and evaluate the risks to the company’s stakeholders (clients, staff, management), finances and  implement measures to control risks
• Taking responsibility for Board Governance and Administration

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Finance - Planning and forecasting, Administration, Business improvement
• Business Support
• Human Capital
• Management Team
• Board - Direction, Compliance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified and registered CA(SA)
• 5 years post articles, senior financial and business support management experience (Essential)
• Strong leadership capabilities. Strong management experience; working to maximise business growth and development opportunities
• Experience in managing processes for financial forecasting, budgets and reporting
• Must have previously been a part of EXCO or within a Senior Business support role
• Proven stakeholder and relationship management skills at a Board level
• Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills
• Sound knowledge of finance, HR Management, IT technology management, the Companies Act, BBBEE

ADVANTAGEOUS CAPABILITIES

• Strong commercial acumen and experience in negotiating commercial terms with potential clients and service providers
• Experience in implementing significant strategic business change and transformation
• Senior level experience of strategy development and execution and interpretation of financial results
• Partnership management experience; working to maximise business growth and development opportunities
• Proven track record of success facilitating progressive change and development within a growing organization
• Experience in and a preference for a SME environment will benefit the candidate

Ref: JHB000550/MM