Head of Finance

 

Recruiter:

Creative Leadership Solutions

Job Ref:

3352821991

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable


SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

FINANCIAL MANAGER


Introduction
An EdTech, FinTech company with branches located in Pretoria and Stellenbosch is seeking to employ a driven Financial Manager with at least 5 - 7 years experience to become an integral part of the company’s management team.


Job Purpose
• Manage the full accounting function.
• Implement analytics and reporting metrics.
• Ensure compliance to relevant regulations.
• Facilitate accurate, timeous and robust reporting to management and board on financial standing and compliance.
• Manage BBBEE administration.
• Manage office administration.


Requirements
Minimum education (essential)
BCom Accounting Degree


Minimum education (desirable)
BCom Accounting Hons Degree
CA/CIMA Registration


Minimum applicable experience (years)
7 Years


Required nature of experience
Financial Accounting
Accounting to balance sheet
Debtors
Creditors
Cashbook
Financial Reporting
Management of People
HR and payroll management


Skills and Knowledge (essential)
MS Office
Accounting packages (ie Zoho Books)
Skills and Knowledge (desirable)
Google for Business
Payroll packages


Essential Competencies
Examining Information
Interpreting Data
Showing Composure
Meeting Timescales
Checking Things
Following Procedures
Upholding Standards
Producing Output


Important Competencies
Documenting Facts
Developing Expertise
Providing Insights
Developing Strategies
Articulating Information
Challenging Ideas
Making Decisions
Conveying Self-Confidence
Resolving Conflict
Managing Tasks
Taking Action
Pursuing Goals


Key Performance Areas, Weights and Objectives


Strategic 11%
Provide continuous input on strategy to improve finance.
Establish innovative ways to improve efficiency of resource utilisation.
Implement and manage strategic goals.
Identify and manage departmental risks.


Team Management 11%
Establish, improve and ensure active management of team’s KPAs with frequent feedback to
the team.
Ensure there is appropriate and continuous team training.
Improve and maintain department specific induction.
Active monitoring and reporting of performance.
Actively manage team well-being.
Manage relevant HR related processes.
Manage related office’s administration employees and processes.


Reporting 11%
Provide reporting as and when required.
Provide feedback on strategic goals.
Financial Reporting and Accounts 16%
Prepare monthly management statements.
Ensure accurate monthly reporting.
Conduct monthly reconciliations.
Manage budget and deviations.


Statutory Responsibilities 11%
Plan and manage annual audits.
Conduct all tax calculations and submissions.
Ensure compliance with company legislation.


Creditors 6%

Improve and maintain internal procurement process.
Manage creditor payments.


Debtors 11%
Improve and maintain billing process.
Improve and maintain debt collection process.
Improve and monitor debtor management.
Ensure appropriate provision methodology.


Risk Management 1%
Implement and maintain a companywide risk register.
Provide monthly reporting on all risks.


Cash Management 11%
Manage cash balances.
Manage bank and credit card user rights.
Manage monthly cash flow.


Partners 11%
Drive and maintain operational involvement with new and existing partners for finance and billing.


Salary Offered
Market related package



 

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