Financial Director - East Rand, South Africa - Unique Personnel

Unique Personnel

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East Rand, South Africa

3 weeks ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Number

68534

Job Type

Permanent

Job Title

Financial Director

Computer Skills

Industry

Engineering

City

Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

Province

Gauteng

Purpose and Responsibilities

Purpose of the job

This incumbent is responsible for management and development of the finance function, ensuring that the long term strategic planning, cash management, budgeting and financing of the business contribute to the overall strategy for company

Specific tasks and responsibilities

Deputising for the Managing Director where appropriate
Mentoring, directing, motivating, supervising and monitoring all members of the allocated team to ensure high performance levels are attained.
Plan, develop and implement finance strategy ensuring that it meets overall corporate needs and departmental KPIs
Contributing to the development of the midrange plan with responsibility for the establishment of annual budgets and objectives
Reporting and accounting as per regulatory and legal requirements including taxation, dividends, annual report and accounts.
Provision of input into global finance plans and strategy
Overall responsibility for all finance functions (purchase ledger, treasury, management accounts, credit control etc.), ensuring that internal controls and corporate guidelines are adhered to
Preparation of data for the management team in respect of annual wage negotiations, including provision of benchmarking information and assessment of shop steward proposals
Overall responsibility for Capex Management, attending steering group meetings for high value purchases
Actively participating in Management meetings, Annual Target Setting meeting, company Platform meetings, Performance meetings, monthly meetings with the Regional management and other relevant executive meetings
Managing important relationships with banks, pension administrators, external accountants, auditors, insurance providers etc
Providing general finance advice, and information and support to line managers/employees with company Pumps
Assisting the Managing Director and Operations Director in strategic long term and rolling three year business planning
Overseeing internal and external legal and financial audits
Implementing improvement measures of NWC management with appropriate stakeholders through target setting for AR, WIP, Inventory and AP
Ensuring effective credit management procedures and policies are maintained
Managing company owned and leased land and properties
Commercial Management of high value contracts and standard business terms and conditions
Inherent Requirements

Qualifications/Experience and Knowledge Require

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Proficiency in SAP
Good communication skills.
Computer literacy
Strong analytical skills
Proven experience within industrial environment at a senior level
Experience of formulating and implementing business strategy
Essential technical knowledge of Company law, Pension Regulations and Accounting Standards IFRS

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