Financial Director

SUMMARY:
Are you prepared to helm the financial operations of a global powerhouse?

POSITION INFO:
An industry leader in engineering innovation is in search of a forward-thinking Finance Director to join their esteemed team.
In the role of Finance Director, you will leverage your expertise to navigate the financial landscape of one of the world's most dynamic and progressive companies.

Your responsibilities will span from strategic financial planning to enhancing operational performance, placing you at the forefront of shaping their financial trajectory. Moreover, you will oversee the day-to-day management and control of transactional accounting systems, processes, and procedures, ensuring compliance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and statutory regulations. This includes meticulous oversight of daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries, ensuring accuracy and reconciliation.

Yet, this position transcends mere numerical prowess—it's about spearheading industry revolutions, championing sustainability, and making a lasting impact on the global stage.

If you're an experienced financial leader with a zeal for driving transformative change and aspire to contribute to something truly exceptional, then seize this opportunity to advance your career. Join our client in shaping the future of engineering excellence and leave an indelible mark on the world. Take the first step on this thrilling journey by submitting your CV to now. Let's embark on this exhilarating adventure together.

Duties:

• Ensuring the development, implementation, and oversight of professional financial management and accounting policies and systems to align with strategic objectives and comply with international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and statutory regulations.
• Supervising the management and control of the assets register to ensure accurate accounting for the value of all current, fixed, and intangible assets.
• Calculate and post general provisions.
• Perform impairment tests on both intangible and tangible assets within fixed asset accounting.
• Maintain the Finance and Controlling manual.
• Conduct period end closing procedures.
• Prepare and submit period end financial and tax reports.
• Conduct periodic internal audits, focusing on inventory management.
• Oversee the management and control of assets register, ensuring accurate accounting for all current, fixed, and intangible assets, including cash, stock, inventories, property rights, buildings, and equipment.
• Establish and monitor compliance reporting structures, policies, and controls to ensure adherence to IAS, IFRS, and statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Administer IT requirements and processes.
• Plan, implement, and coordinate security activities in accordance with the ISMS catalogue.
• Recruit, supervise, develop, and retain a skilled finance team and office support teams

• Matric
• BCom Accounting
• CTA
• CA(SA) or CIMA qualified

• Completed SAICA articles
• 8/10 years working experience
• 3 years as a financial manager, preferably in an engineering environment
• Experience in Navision

• Analytical skills
• Good at probing facts, challenges, and assumptions
• Observant and detailed orientated
• Critical problem-solving skills.
• Numerical ability
• Methodical, organised, precise and accurate.