Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Engineering

SUMMARY:
An established international engineering organisation based on the East Rand, Gauteng requires an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its senior management team. This is a senior, hands-on financial leadership position suited to an accomplished finance professional who is equally comfortable operating at strategic board/management level and getting involved in the detail of the accounts.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role: A recognised financial qualification is essential. Approximately 7 years' relevant experience as a Financial Manager and\/or CFO, together with meaningful leadership and management experience. Strong practical accounting knowledge, including bookkeeping through to Trial Balance and General Ledger. Solid experience in financial and management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management. Strong understanding of IFRS, financial controls, statutory compliance and audit requirements. Experience working within a multinational or international Group environment would be highly advantageous. Strong leadership and people-management capabilities. Excellent commercial and business acumen. High levels of integrity, accountability and confidentiality. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. A practical, hands-on and solutions-oriented approach. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Responsible for the overall financial management, financial control and financial reporting. Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts, Income Statements, Balance Sheets and cash-flow reports. Managing month-end and year-end reporting. Preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts. Analysing financial performance, trends, risks and variances. Maintaining the integrity of the General Ledger and Trial Balance. Managing Group reporting, IFRS reporting and intercompany reconciliations. Liaising with international Group Finance regarding reporting and accounting requirements. Managing cash flow, banking and working capital. Providing financial oversight of debtors, creditors and inventory. Managing foreign currency exposures and overseas supplier payments. Maintaining effective internal financial controls and safeguarding company assets and funds. Managing external audits and supporting Group\/internal audits. Ensuring compliance with tax, VAT, PAYE and other statutory requirements. Providing financial oversight of inventory valuation, costing and gross margins. Overseeing payroll from a financial-control perspective. Leading, developing and managing the finance team. Providing commercial and strategic financial advice to the Managing Director and management team. Identifying opportunities to improve profitability, margins, cash flow, working capital and operational efficiency. Supporting the organisation through its continued business development, turnaround and rebuilding initiatives. Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.