Head of Finance

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

HedOfFinance

Date posted:

Friday, February 18, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

JOB SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Head of Finance to join their team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Manage the integrity of financial records and provide assurance of an accurate and complete financial recordkeeping system for the entire Asset Finance Division.
* Timely and accurate financial reporting of management information and monthly Exco reports, including key ratios and variance analysis.
* Preparation of annual budgets, in line with the divisional strategy and aligned with group requirements.
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* Custodian of all divisional financial transactions by controlling the financial process, risk, and expenditure against budget.
* Drive the implementation and maintenance of a suitable level of financial control in the finance operations of the division.
* Monitor all business expenses against budget and divisional plans.
* Management of all banking relationships on an ongoing basis.
* Ensure that Asset Finance complies with relevant laws and regulations e.g. financial, taxation, etc.
* Contribute to the implementation of Business and Finance strategy.
* Drive automation and system improvements, by identifying gaps and working with the IT team to find and develop solutions.
* Provide assistance on the IT development of MIS to ensure effective reporting.
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* Leadership, guidance, and mentoring of the divisional finance team.
* Ensure that the divisional finance team is appropriately staffed and has the necessary skills.
* Ongoing performance management of the finance team.
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* Represent the company as a nominated director on securitization structure governing bodies.
* Ensure that timely and accurate reporting for securitization structures.
* Ensure that all securitization covenants are met at all times.
* Manage the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements in terms of IFRS and companies act.
* Verify the accuracy of, and sign off statutory and tax packs for all Asset Finance entities.
* External auditor liaison and resolution of all issues or concerns identified.

Key Skills
* Exceptional Communication both written and spoken
* Creative approach to work.
* Financial Understanding.
* Ability to do account recons.
* System knowledge.
* Ability to accept Responsibility.
* Effective Team Management Skills.

Job Role: Head of Finance

Industry: Accountancy / Finance

Salary: Negotiable

Qualifications

* BCom Hons Accounting with articles - CA(SA).
* 7 years post article experience.
* Financial services experience (ideally 2 years or more).
* Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Financial Manager experience (ideally 2 years or more).
* Management of teams (ideally 4 or more direct reports).

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