Financial Director

MAIN JOB FUNCTION

Manage all resources within the Finance and Information Technology Departments ensuring short- and long-term viability of the Company by meeting shareholder and Company objectives and targets. Supervision & coaching of the Finance and IT department which consists of 6 direct reports and 20 indirect reports

(A) Chief Financial Officer

Accountable for the administrative, financial and risk management operations of the Company, including the development and execution of the financial and operational strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve Company assets and report accurate financial results. Principal areas of accountability are:

Executive Management

• Serve as a member of the executive team
• Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model, and operating execution
• Meet the annual Metair objectives

Financial Accounting and Controls

• Oversee Financial Accounting Department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures Final point of escalation for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable issues Ensure all month-end closing activities including control account reconciliation, integrities and reconciliations are in place
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements in accordance with Companies Act, Group Policies and IFRS
• Key point of contact for External and Internal Auditors – manage preparation and support of all audits

Treasury Management

• Manage cash balances and weekly / monthly / annual cash forecasts
• Manage on-going banking relationships for maximum efficiency
• Develop cash flow forecasting and maintain long term cash forecasts
• Oversee the cash flow plans and ensure that availability of funds as needed
• In overseeing the financing strategies, arrange debt financing as required

Management Accounting and Information

• Oversee Management Accounting Department to ensure the integrity and accuracy of reporting
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of the monthly management reporting
• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analysing results; initiating corrective action plans; minimizing the impact of variances
• Develop regular reporting and analysis, including key metrics reports, and conduct adhoc financial analysis as required
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the Company inventory system
• Ensure the financial management reporting processes are in place to support the ongoing and future needs of the business
• Maintain Company costing system
• Ensure accuracy of returns e.g., Form C1s

Foreign Exchange Management

• Manage the Company’s foreign exchange exposure in accordance with group hedging policies

Planning and Forecasting

• Develop, coordinate, and monitor budgets
• Develop on-going financial business plans, models, and forecasts together with the adequate explanations for the business
• Lead the financial modelling and analysis to support the development of long-term strategic initiatives and business plans

Costing

• Develop IRR and NPV models and provide the financial analysis to assist with feasibility studies
• Oversee the quotation / pricing submissions to OE customers
• Ensure timeous and accurate EU declarations

Risk Management and Insurance

• Co-ordinate the activities of the Risk Committee
• Develop and maintain the Risk Register and submit quarterly risk reports to Metair
• Monitor and report emerging and single point of failure risks
• Oversee the annual insurance renewal process and ensure appropriate coverage is always maintained
• Handle insurance claims

Payroll

• Oversee the payroll team, comprising of the payroll specialist, payroll officer and timekeeper
• Ensure compliance with payroll-related tax laws and regulations
• Obtain tax directives, as required by Metair

Tax Compliance

• Develop financial and tax strategies
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations
• Manage the Company’s tax return filings process

Asset Management

• Oversee the maintenance of fixed assets register
• Develop and maintain capital budget
• Track and report capital spend against budget

Company Secretary and Legal Officer

• Carry out the duties of a Company Secretary
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions
• Ensure appropriate legal review of contracts and solicit external legal advice as required
• Monitor all open legal issues involving the Company

Chief Information Officer

• This role is to provide vision and leadership for developing information technology initiatives.
• To direct planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems in support of business operations to improve cost effectiveness, service quality, and business development.
• Principle areas of accountability are:

IT Operational Management

• Oversee the IT Department to ensure the continuous delivery of IT services
• Oversee and manage the relationship with outsource providers and ensure SLA’s are met

• Review and approve all contracts for computing and IT services and equipment
• Approve, prioritise, and control projects as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development and installation of information systems
• Oversee the development, design, and implementation and changes to existing computer systems and software packages

IT Strategy and Planning

• Develop strategic plans and implement the objectives of the IT needs of the Company to ensure the computer capabilities are responsive to the needs of the Company’s growth and objectives
• Identify emerging information technologies to be assimilated, integrated, and introduced into the Company
• Advise, counsel and educate executives and management on the new technologies
• Prepare for the Company IT Steering Committee meetings and ensure efficient outcomes of the Steering Committee

Oversee the Efficacy of Computer Systems

• Develop and establish operating policies and approaches for computing and information technology
• Oversee the development, design and implementation of new applications changes to existing computer systems and software packages
• Monitor IT systems performance and initiate any corrective actions necessary

Systems analysis and design

• Translate operational practices and develop systems that enhance the operational efficiencies
• Troubleshoot, analyse, and solve system operational problems

Maintain Data Security

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• CA BCom Honours
• CIMA
• MBA preferable
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a Senior Financial Accounting role

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Strategic and Analytical Thinker
• Ability to influence others
• Disciplined
• Ability to work with accuracy and speed
• Results-focused
• Team player