Cfo - Sandton, South Africa - Edge Executive Search

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Sandton, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Role:
Chief Financial Officer

Location:
Onsite - Sandton

Position Permanent

The company is one of Sub-Saharan Africa's fastest growing companies, providing a variety of integrated logistics solutions. We are experts in providing safe and efficient transportation and logistics services whilst being the integrated logistics supplier of choice to various blue-chip companies.

Core Competencies:

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Road Freight:

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Sea Freight:

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Air Freight:

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Clearing & Forwarding:

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Rig Moving:

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Yard Services:

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Material Handling:

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Storage and Warehousing:

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Offshore & Onshore Equipment Rental

ACCOUNTABILITIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Primary Responsibilities:

Managing the financial actions of the company
Providing the directors and service line heads with the financial data and accurate forecasts they require in order to manage the business as effectively as possible
Focus on capital raising activities and providing the strategy to finance future growth
Designing and implementing the company's financial policy and relevant operational direction

Secondary Responsibilities:

Responsibility for the indirect management of the incountry teams of finance managers as well as the shared services center through the direct management of the Head of Finance and Head of Shared Services
Control working capital of the business, ensuring debtors, creditors and stocks are maintained within stipulated levels
Safe guarding the company's assets
Identifying cost reduction opportunities and designing appropriate cost control strategies
In charge of the ultimate compliance of all entities
Maintaining staff morale and motivation within the department
Contribution towards the identification, measurement, and management of the financial operational risk, and other unit risks including risks inherent in the Company business
Organizing timely audits of each entity annually
Liaising with various stakeholders including external investors and ensuring they receive the reporting they require
Monitoring and evaluating financial information systems and suggesting improvements where needed

Accountability:

Financial Planning and Analysis
Financial Reporting
Capital Management
Treasury and Cash Management
Financial Operations
Tax Planning and Compliance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Investors' Relations
Corporate Governance

Reporting To:

Directors

Authority:

Direct: Group Head of Shared Services and Group Head of Finance
Indirect: Incountry Finance Managers x
Procurement & Stores Lead
All relevant personnel under Finance, Admin, Stores

Interfaces:

Services Line Heads
Support Function Heads
Area Leads
Shareholders and potential investors
Clients
Bankers
Auditors
Accounting institutes
Suppliers of goods and services
Legal Practitioners
Consultants

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 10 years' experience of which 5 years should involve complex management reporting in a large multinational. Strong analytical skills, high level of proficiency in ITaccounting software packages (SAP) preferable
Management experience of building and managing a team of at least 20 people
Preference to someone with experience as a CFO in a similarly dynamic and growing business
CIMA/CA(SA)/CFA/ACCA Qualified; MBA beneficial

Travel to regions will be required

Working Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:20am - 4:20pm. Alternate Saturdays 8:00am - 12:00pm.