Head of Finance /.Contract

 

Recruiter:

Rooftop Recruitment

Job Ref:

Head of Finance /.Co..

Date posted:

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related


JOB SUMMARY:
Head of Finance

JOB DESCRIPTION:

HEAD OF FINANCE /Contract

Responsibilities

  • Creating forecasting models
  • Assessing risk in investments and ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations.
  • Forecast monthly, quarterly and annual results
  • Conduct risk management
  • Supervise a team of Accountants
  • Allocate resources and manage cash flows
  • Conduct profit and cost analyses
  • Develop secure procedures to maintain confidential information
  • Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations
  • Consult board members about funding options
  • Recommend cost-reducing solutions
  • Responsible for all Regulatory, Board and Committee returns and submissions.
  • Annual review of Annual Financial Statements
  • Handling legal entities that fall within the company
  • Working closely with the Insurance Managing Executive
  • Providing financial acumen on key strategic priorities.
  • Working closely with the Group team to deliver on key strategic projects
  • Responsible for Finance and actuarial functions within the Group
  • Drive continuous process efficiency
  • Responsible for cost management.
  • Enhance the cash settlement process and drive cost efficiencies within the Group for the insurance business.
  • FRS17

Requirements

  • Proven work experience as a Head of Finance, Director of Finance
  • In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
  • Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
  • Insurance experience
  • IFRS17
  • CA (SA) MBA or Boom degree
  • 5+ year’s financial management experience
  • 5+ years Insurance Experience at a management level
  • Business growth
  • Commercial innovation environments
  • Broad Finance

 

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