Deputy Financial Controller, Midrand – R 700 000 CTC

 

Recruiter:

Nolands Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000630/BH

Date posted:

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

Salary:

R 700 000 CTC Annually


SUMMARY:

UK-based international organisation that plays in the biotechnology space, is seeking a Deputy Financial Controller to be part of their Midrand team



POSITION INFO:

For a company that’s grown their revenue by 3000% over the last 3 years & has clients that are household names, they’re looking for a superstar Deputy Financial Controller (similar to that of a Revenue Manager). You’ll be able to work from home & go into the Midrand offices when needed
 
They’re now in the process of moving to the next phase of their evolution. Their science, innovation & partnerships are clearing the path for the safe return of important societal functions such as travel & live entertainment. Business is scaling quickly as they aim emerge as the leading private provider of COVID-19 & diagnostic testing within the UK. This will be made possible by their fantastic team of people & the tenacious & determined attitudes which they, & you will bring to work at the start of each new week
 
With things moving as fast as they are in the organisation, 1 day is a normal working week anywhere else.
 
The Deputy Financial Controller will play a pivotal role within the finance department in safeguarding & optimising cash & cashflow for the business. The right-hand person to the Controller will manage the receivables function & own cash, the most important metric in the business, developing controls & processes on both the receivables & payables functions to optimise cash & drive performance of cash related KPI’s.
Developing senior management reporting as well as the cashflow forecasting process, this is a role for someone who’s used to partnering & reporting at a senior level as well as owning control & process development within transactional teams
 
Minimum requirements:
Essential:
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience of managing transactions & controls (needs to be strong on this)
  • Qualified Accountant – CA(SA) / SAICA articles / SAIPA / SAIBA
  • Understanding of IFRS
Advantageous:
  • Knowledge of Xero, & Google Suite products
  • Experience of working in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment
 
Responsibilities:
  • Responsibility for cash management & ‘cash in bank’ including driving collections
  • Developing processes & controls within the business to ensure cash is protected.
  • Responsible for managing the receivables team & developing reporting to focus on key cash metrics & drive cash improvement initiatives through the business
  • Responsible for cash flow forecasting across the EMEA & other entity
  • Support the Financial Controller & the entity Finance Managers under a matrix management structure
  • Prepare & optimize VAT returns for both entities & any future acquisitions
  • Responsible for all invoicing & Collections across EMEA, other entities, & any future acquisitions
  • Provide data & insight to the MI Manager & Head of Financial Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Line management of the Revenue Manager & Credit Controller
 
Competencies & attitudes:
  • Strong grounding in accounting & finance.
  • Good communication skills with all levels of stakeholders, both internal & external.
  • Hard working, keen to take charge & get the job done. Problem solver!
  • Well-rounded financial acumen, with ability to identify & bring together information in a helpful manner to inform decision-making & other objectives.
  • Excellent Excel skills & competency in data manipulation
 
Remuneration & benefits:
  • R ----- CTC
  • Work from home & office
 
Contact:
 
Nolands Recruitment is a subsidiary of Nolands Advisory Services Africa. This advertised opportunity is not for any company affiliated with Nolands
 
Please note: this is open to non-EE candidates
 
This opportunity applies to South African citizens. Non-South African citizens need not apply.
 
Only online applications will be considered & reviewed. If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful. We will keep your profile on hand should a similar position come up in the future


 

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