Head Financial Control and Procurement

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to spearhead financial excellence and procurement mastery?

POSITION INFO:
Our client is in search of a visionary leader to steer their financial control and procurement department, igniting innovation, streamlining operations, and driving strategic expansion.

As the Head of Financial Control and Procurement, you'll hold the reins for overseeing the financial control function within the financial services sector and its subsidiaries. Crafting and executing a robust financial and operational strategy will also fall under your purview.

Our client stands as a trailblazer in the banking realm, renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence and customer-centric ethos. Seize the opportunity to join their dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of finance! Send your CV to

Duties:

• Provide expert guidance on market best practices for all Financial Control functions and implement operational excellence
• Ensure timely delivery of all functions within regulatory and prescribed timelines
• Lead and supervise all aspects of the financial control department, encompassing finance operations, financial and statutory reporting, tax and VAT, as well as debtors and creditors
• Oversee the development and implementation of financial processes, policies, and procedures
• Manage the year-end audit process, including preparation of financial year packs and Annual Financial Statements for subsidiaries, adhering to regulatory deadlines
• Uphold a robust financial control environment through the implementation of best practice processes and controls
• Identify and communicate potential risks, along with recommending appropriate risk mitigating controls
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance current financial processes through innovation, automation, and efficiency improvements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom Finance
• BCom Honours
• CA(SA)

• Completed SAICA Articles
• 5 years in a similar capacity managing the entire financial control function.
• 5 – 8 years within the industry, experience in an auditing firm is ideal

• Comprehensive comprehension of the intricacies inherent in Financial Control, Statutory Reporting, Technical Accounting, and Taxation within the banking sector.
• Proficient expertise in Tax Legislation, Accounting Principles, SA Governing Bodies, and Reporting Structures, along with adeptness in Reporting Frameworks and adherence to timelines
• Thorough understanding of internal policies and procedures
• Capacity to perform efficiently under demanding conditions
• Strong financial insight
• Effective management and leadership abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Outstanding communication proficiency