Finance Director - Durban, South Africa - The Recruiters

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FINANCE DIRECTOR:

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Our client, based in KZN is seeking a dynamic Finance Director with a proven track record of success to manage and direct all company finances. Responsibilities include, budgeting, forecasting, overseeing accounts and budgets, and making strategic financial decisions that will promote longterm financial gain. You must have extensive experience in the manufacturing sector with a strong financial vision and insight to match.

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General Requirements:

Director

Responsibilities:

Direct and monitor all financial activities of the organization
Manage company cash flow
Outline and implement companywide budget plans
Prepare monthly management accounts and annual company financial statements.
Oversee all accounting work and set up internal and external audits to ensure the accuracy of information as well as in accordance with the group requirements, (German GAAP).
Work with and advise the management team on solid financial decision making to increase profits and minimize losses
Provide strategic financial planning advice to upper management for longterm growth
Establish internal work processes for the financial department
Maintain and manage client relationships
Analyse and interpret financial data and provide insightful monthly financial reports to the senior executives and headquarter in Germany including variance analysis.
Stay abreast of current market trends and patterns and act accordingly
Assess company spending and work to reduce costs
Manage the finance department, training any new employees as necessary
Ensure Human Resources salary and wage statutory compliance.
Have a clear understanding of and adhere to current laws and regulations
Assessing, managing and minimizing risk
Attend to any tax requirements to ensure tax compliance
Reporting to Managing Director

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor\'s degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field e.g. CA,CIMA or BCOM
Member of a recognised professional accounting body in good standing
10+ years' experience in a senior finance position
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Pastel payroll and other business software e.g.

BAAN- Extremely knowledgeable in financial forecasting, accounting principles, and taxation

Strong interpersonal skills with the propensity to successfully foster new and maintain longstanding business relationships
Excellent communication skills, both orally and written.
Ability to multitask, prioritize and delegate responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner
Outstanding integrity, solid moral judgment, and the ability to make important decisions under pressure
Expert problem solver, analytical thinker, and decisionmaker
Possess strong leadership skills, business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking

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