Financial Manager

Job Responsibilities:

* Assist the CEO, COO and CMO in devising and adhering to budgets.
* Work with COO to optimize operational systems and processes across the finance department in order to minimize risk and maximize efficiency
*Manage all suppliers and payments in order to optimize cash flow.
* Manage and maintain tax compliance for all relevant taxes (including but not limited to Gambling Tax, VAT, Employee Tax and Income Tax)
* Oversee and manage the accounting department in order to produce management accounts efficiency and accurately
* Assist the CEO, COO and CMO in analyzing management accounts and in order to maintain a strong financial position.
* Oversee and manage the payments department on order to manage risk, prevent fraud and process customer payments efficiently and accurately.
* Assist the HR department in administering the payroll efficiently and accurately.
* Work with all relevant departments to manage and ensure compliance with applicable legislation(including but not limited to the Gambling Act, Companies Act, FICA, and POPI)
* Oversee and manage the annual audit for all Group companies.

Key Performances Indicators:

* Management Accounts within 5 working days of the month end.
* Cash flow/ Cash Management
* Clean Audits ( Financial and Gambling Board) across all Group companies
* Fraud Prevention

Head of Finance Requirements:

* Proven work experience in a relevant role.
* Degree in Finance or any relevant tertiary education.
* Experience in using Xero or similar accounting platforms.
* Exceptional knowledge of tax and gambling legislation.
* Ability to manage all finance functions.
* Ability to work independently
* Strong management and communication skills
* Strong analytical and reporting skills
* Proficiency in English.

Soft Skills:

* Leadership
* Emotional intelligence
* Organizational skills
* Analytical Skills