Chief Financial Officer

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POSITION INFO:

The company has a vacancy for a CFO who will be responsible for the overall financial management of GC Rieber CSA. The position focuses on long-term financial planning, implementing and managing a robust financial system and providing Management and the Board with timely and accurate management information. The incumbent will report to the Managing Director.

Specific duties include:

• Planning, implementing and managing the company’s financial strategy
• Managing the financial and accounting system controls and standards
• Ensuring accurate, complete and timely management information and reports
• Implementing and managing of robust financial systems, policies and procedures
• Identifying and addressing financial risks and opportunities
• Advising on long-term business and financial planning
• Ensuring compliance with all financial regulations and legislation
• Personnel management (leadership and direction to finance team)
• Managing monthly and annual tax returns
• Managing / overseeing debtors and creditors
• Developing alternative scenarios and engaging in strategic planning for future business needs
• Preparing and presenting complex and actionable financial information at executive level to enable strategic decision-making
• Engaging in financial modelling and analysis within a dynamic trading environment
• Maintaining relationships with financial partners (banks and auditors)
• Securing financing, supporting organisational strategy with financial negotiation capabilities and maintaining financial facilities

Requirements:

• Professional registration (CA[SA]) with relevant post-graduate qualification
• At least 15 years of post-qualification experience in a similar financial management role
• At least 10 years of experience in a multi-national company setting, 3 of which are within a manufacturing environment
• Experience within and understanding of the humanitarian sector: understanding of the financial implications within the industry and dealing with humanitarian customers
• Comprehensive computer literacy (MS Excel, D365 ER system)
• Proven capability to be a proactive “sparring partner” to the Managing Director
• Sound knowledge of the Companies Act, tax legislation and regulations
• High levels of emotional intelligence and the ability to function under pressure
• Strategic insight with a strong entrepreneurial drive
• Honest and transparent with impeccable business ethics
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills at an executive level

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