Group Head of Finance - Johannesburg, South Africa - Alistair James Company Ltd

Alistair James Company Ltd

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Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Location:
Sandton (Office based vacancy)

Reports to
CFO

Standard Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday (07:20 - 16:20) plus alternate Saturdays (08:00 - 12:00).

We're looking for a hands-on, experienced Head of Finance/Group Head of Finance Reporting, that is seeking a full-time office-based role to manage a logistics shared services office as well as its regional finance team members in Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania, DRC etc.

You will need to have the flexibility, commitment and tenacity to manage and drive the day-to-day financial operations of a young, but rapidly growing team.

The thought of developing and growing a stable financial shared services team, needs to motivate and excite you in order to successfully adapt to this environment.

Essential Skills:

IFRS exposure mandatory
CIMA/CA(SA)/CFA /ACCA qualified

years' experience in a large multinational. At least - 5 years' experience in a similar role

Management experience mandatory
Multiple currencies/locations experience is mandatory
Proactive, confident, assertive, to have team management and negotiation skills
Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines to ensure work is completed within time.
Clear communication skills ensuring the flow of clear, timely, and candid information.
Able to work well with mínimal supervision and have a problemsolving attitude.
Highly computer literate (SAP Business One is an advantage)

Role & Responsibilities:

Be willing to travel to regional offices when necessary. Remain flexible to change and be able to provide relevant financial solutions and implement them
Manage finances for Alistair Group of Companies in the Country. This includes financial accounting functions including Treasury, Payroll, General Accounting, Taxation, Internal Controls, Audit and Cost Control;
Ensure a smooth monthend close process, ensuring balances are validated, trips are reconciled and postings are done in line with monthend schedules;
Produce accurate financial reports to specific deadlines including annual budgets, biannual forecasts, monthly management accounts, and weekly cash flows;
Responsible for annual statutory audits, ensuring audited financials are signed off and filed within specific deadlines;
Key contact person for the Revenue Authorities, ensuring any tax queries and audits are handled with zero exposure to the company;
In charge of the company's Finance, Procurement, and Administration policies, procedures, and internal controls;
Responsible for 4+ finance staff and their reports (indirectly) in charge of developing strategies to retain top performers;
Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation;
Ensure efficient communication and transmission of accurate data to the shared services/ group
CFO for relevant consolidated reporting;
And any other task assigned by the Group
CFO.

Reports to:

CFO
Leave: 21 days leave per annum (pro rata)
Lunch provided on a daily basis

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