Head of Finance
Location | JHB - Northern Suburbs, South Africa |
Date Posted | November 19, 2022 |
Category |
Finance
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Currency | ZAR |
Description
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties:
- Developing and maintaining financial management policies, procedures, processes, and systems to promote efficiency in the finance function
- Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems and ensure compliance with appropriate accounting standards, regulatory and audit requirements
- Continuously search for cost-saving initiatives that will support business growth and profitability
- Develop, plan for, implement and take accountability for the strategy and operating model of the Finance function, in the execution of the Investments and Savings strategy
- Develop, plan for, implement and take accountability for the strategy and operating model of the Finance function, in the execution of the Investments and Savings strategy
- Communicate a meaningful strategic context to apply people's best practices, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement
- Develop an empowered employee and specialist structure set in the context of delegation and accountability.
- Act as the custodian to ensure compliance with Finance governance, relevant legislation, and risk mitigation strategies
Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:
- Matric
- BCom/BCom Honours
- Qualified CA(SA)
Experience:
- Articles completed within one of the Big 4 audit firms
- Minimum 5 years post articles experience within the financial services sector
- Through understanding of savings and investments sector
- Exposure to the requirements of the new solvency assessment and management regulatory regime
- Proficiency with IFRS and tax
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong technical and tax knowledge
- Ability to design and implement accounting processes and internal controls
- Strong leadership skills
- Budgeting and Budget Control
- Financial and Accounting Control
- Risk and Compliance
- Financial Planning
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