Finance Director - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa - Pollock and Associates

Pollock and Associates

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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Finance Director Manufacturing

Pietermaritzburg - Kwa Zulu Natal - South Africa

Reporting to Managing Director you will be required to manage and direct all company finances. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, overseeing accounts and budgets, and making strategic financial decisions that will promote long-term financial gain. You must have extensive experience in the manufacturing sector with a strong financial vision and insight to match.

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
Multinational experience with international GAAP expertise.
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 oral 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 skills

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
Provide strategic financial planning advice to upper management for longterm growth
Analyze and interpret financial data and provide insightful monthly financial reports
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