Head of Finance - Sandton, South Africa - Dimension Data

Dimension Data

Verified Company

Sandton, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

As Head of Finance, you'll be responsible for a combination of broad financial functional areas (e.g., controller plus other functions), including financial reporting, compliance, financial planning, cost savings, general financial controls, financial systems and input to external reporting requirements.

He/she will also oversee the tax and treasury functions where applicable.

**Requirements

Ensure that all financial processes, systems, and policies are established, adhered to and improved over time.
Oversee the work in progress cycle and ensure proper and efficient costing, managing operational cost recovery and operational expenditure.
Contributes to the analysis, preparation and continuous improvement of several financial reports and ensures the distribution and presentation of this information at the relevant forums.
Implement and manage compliance with financial controls.
Oversees reconciliations, payments, purchase orders and ensures that the gross profit percentage is maximized.
Manages maintenance contracts specific to the company's residence, ensuring that correct revenue and cost deferrals and contract renewals are processed on their anniversary date.
Manage a team of managers carrying out the financial management and control processes.
Ensure legal compliance with regard to legal and fiscal tax requirements in relation to the geography in which they operate.
Ensure that annual audit processes are coordinated effectively and followed.
Annually initiates and oversees the process of budget compilation and management.
Cashflow management and continues improvement.

**Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required.
Least 5 years' experience in a Financial Manager role.
CA (SA) advantageous.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

Demonstrate deep financial knowledge and general management and leadership ability.
Demonstrable experience with and understanding of the deliverables of a financial function.
Demonstrated strategic planning experience.
Processdriven and commercially astute.
Understand how technology solutions are influenced and affected by various business scenarios.
Indepth knowledge and understanding of IT industry environment and business needs, combined with a strong understanding of the business process.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong business negotiation skills, influence, conflict resolution, and political savvy.
Excellent leadership skills, strategic capability, proactive approach.
Demonstrate strategic capability.