Chief Financial Officer

Our client, a dynamic, growing company in the Overberg region, has a position available for a Chief Financial Officer to be based in, or around, Hermanus.

The primary purpose of the position is to contribute to the overall success of the company by effectively managing all financial and distribution controls in line with recognized accounting standards and procedures and by providing appropriate financial advice for improving and growing the business. As Chief Financial Officer the successful candidate would be a key part of a dynamic and passionate team that aims for excellence.

Key Performance Areas for this position include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Overall management of the financial department and its functions.
• Oversee accounting staff in maintaining a sound financial reporting system with adequate controls to manage risk and to ensure accurate, timely and effective reporting.
• Review and present monthly financial information to all levels of management within the group.
• Work with management to identify and assess opportunities to improve the company’s financial health, including assessing potential investment opportunities.
• Work with management to ensure that proper pricing strategies are in place and manage costs within the company by reviewing actual performance against the budgets and long-term historical trends.
• Assist the financial team and management to ensure timeous preparation of uniform budgets and manage the process throughout the company’s various departments.
• Evaluate and advise management on financial controls and the financial implications of strategies and behaviors.
• Support accounting staff with submission of all statutory returns and preparation of related reconciliations.
• Overseeing and planning the annual external audit in conformity with IFRS and the Companies Act.
• Assist in annual B-BBEE audit.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years work-based practical experience.
• CA (SA).
• Understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Understanding and knowledge of legislation and other regulatory aspects related to the business matters (e.g., Companies Act, B-BBEE Act, Income Tax Act, Value Added Tax Act, etc.).
• Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building and problem solving.
• Results oriented and the ability to meet deadlines on assignments.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience in corporate finance matters (mergers and acquisitions, international structures) will be advantageous.
• Fully bilingual (fluency in English).
• Preference will be given to fully vaccinated (COVID-19) candidates.

Area: Hermanus area (Overberg region).

A market related remuneration package is offered, and the company supports the Employment Equity legislation.

Please state your expected remuneration package per annum in your application.

Commencement: As soon as possible in 2022.

Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.

If not contacted within 14 days after closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Our client reserves the right not to make an appointment.