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POSITION INFO:
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / STELLENBOSCH (OFFSHORE INVESTMENTS)
Minimum Requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA (SA) or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 4-5 years of progressively senior financial management experience
• Extensive experience in overseeing financial operations in a diverse portfolio, including agricultural investments and international ventures.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders and senior executives.
• High level of initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach, with the ability to build strong relationships across the organization.
• MS Office
• Excel level: Intermediate
Responsibilities
• Oversee all financial operations within the division
• Review, approve, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of IAS, BAS reports, and other statutory reporting requirements, ensuring timely submission to the Australian Taxation Office.
• Lead the process of importing and managing budgets, revised forecasts, and long-term financial plans into Xero, ensuring alignment with business objectives and accurate financial modeling.
• Lead the preparation, review, and finalization of the Annual Financial Statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Oversee tax computations, tax return preparations, and ensure adherence to both local and international tax regulations, while managing and monitoring all tax-related matters for the business.
• Supervise the preparation, analysis, and review of monthly and quarterly management accounts, ensuring accurate reporting of financial performance to Executives and stakeholders.
• Prepare and present annual board meeting packs, financial reports, and related documentation, ensuring that all board decisions are supported by clear, concise financial data and analysis.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of financial system, ensuring systems support the company's evolving financial needs.
• Oversee the preparation and review of loan statements and schedules, ensuring accurate debt management and reporting, while maintaining a focus on liquidity and cash flow management.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis, including actual vs. forecast comparisons, variance analysis, and identifying financial trends to drive decision-making and optimize business performance.
• Provide financial insight and advice to the executive team, key stakeholders, and investors, ensuring that financial data supports strategic business decisions.
• Ensure efficient operation of the finance team.
Salary – Highly negotiable
Application Process: ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL RECEIVE PREFERENCE, alternative e-mail CV with a recent head and shoulder photo to , ensure you use "CFOOFFSHORE" as a reference in the subject field. Please deem your application as unsuccessful if you receive no feedback after 3 weeks
