Head of Finance

 

Recruiter:

Positive Switch

Job Ref:

JHB000044/BN

Date posted:

Friday, October 21, 2022

Location:

Centurion, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
The Head of Finance will be a high performing, professionally qualified individual who is
intrinsically motivated and not afraid to get their hands dirty, bridging the gap between
operational set-up and high-level stakeholder engagement. They will lead the companies Finance
function across all aspects delivering its finance strategy, continuously improving on all plans,
systems, practices and procedures across 13 African countries. This individual should be
collaborative, dynamic, technically sound, commercially savvy and a thought-partner to the CEO.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsibilities
  • Financial Planning and Management
  • Risk Management
  • Operational Finance
  • Stakeholder management
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Change Management

Qualifications and Experience
  • CA (SA), CIMA or related qualification with articles from a Big 4 firm preferred. (Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar position if qualified or 15+ years if not qualified)
  • Management qualification or qualification by skills/experience
  • Experience as Head of finance or similar role and seniority
  • Substantial relevant professional experience within finance function, providing and presenting insightful financial information and commercial analysis
  • Experience in all areas as per job description
  • Experience working in Africa will be a major advantage

 

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