Chief Financial Officer (Cfo)

Stonebridge HR Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Pretoria is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee financial operations and direct the financial strategy of the organization. This role requires a CA(SA) qualification, at least 10 years of finance experience, and previous CFO or senior management experience. Responsibilities include managing financial functions, ensuring compliance with legislation, and providing strategic direction. The position offers a 5-year contract and aims to ensure the financial sustainability of the organization.

Qualifications

• 10 years minimum of post-articles experience in Finance is essential.
• Previous CFO experience or 3 years as Senior Financial Manager is required.
• Knowledge of SA legislation, IFRS, GRAP, and Companies Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and direct the company's financial functions.
• Ensure financial management strategy adheres to corporate guidelines.
• Responsible for financial statements and audit management.
• Monitor and direct strategic business plan implementation.
• Provide accurate financial communication to the CEO and Board.

Skills

High degree of computer literacy

Excellent management skills

Solid experience in financial control frameworks

Proven People management skills

Strong interpersonal and communications skills

Strong budgeting, planning and execution skills

Ability to think strategically

Excellent teamwork and project management skills

Education

CA(SA)

MBA

Relevant Post Graduate Degree in Finance / Management Accounting

Degree in Finance / Management Accounting

Job description

Position overview

To achieve a financially healthy and efficient organization. The CFO provides strategic direction of the companys finances including financial operations and direct supervision of financial resources, functions and activities. The CFO will play a leading role in guaranteeing that daily financial operations are coordinated, cost- effective and efficient. He / she will focus on establishing relevant performance measures and implementing financial management strategy and practices that ensure the company establishes a reputation for being at the cutting edge of public transport. He or she shall solicit funding for various projects to ensure the companys financial sustainability.

• please note this is on a 5 year contract

Requirements

• CA(SA) - Essential
• MBA - added advantage
• Relevant Post Graduate Degree in Finance / Management Accounting
• Degree in Finance / Management Accounting
• 10 years minimum of post-articles experience in Finance - Essential
• Previous CFO experience OR 3 years experience in a Senior Financial Manager role and being member of EXCO is required - Essential

Essential Skills and knowledge

• High degree of computer literacy in PowerPoint, Excel, word and electronic means of communication
• Excellent management skills - experience in managing teams but also in relation to high level stakeholder management
• Solid experience and understanding of financial control frameworks and methodologies
• Knowledge of SA legislation, IFRS, GRAP, King III, Companies Act, Income tax Act, PFMA and MFMA
• Proven experience in People management as he / she shall have subordinates reporting to the position
• Regulatory reporting experience
• Proven Fund- raising skills and experience
• High level of business insight and commercial acumen
• Good knowledge of all corporate and institutional banking products
• Experience in conducting presentations to diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders
• Policies formulation and review
• Analytical, organisational and report writing skills
• Strong budgeting, planning and execution skills
• Re-engineering, project and process changes skills would be desirable
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to lead the overall Finance and any other teams assigned
• Excellent teamwork and project management skills
• Ability to think strategically, operate and communicate at all levels
• As senior manager, the role requires integrity and confidentiality in handling information
• Experience in transit or transport sector experience is an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and direct the companys financial functions and activities.
• Responsible for the development and monitoring of financial management strategy, risk management strategy and plan, IT and procurement plan.
• Ensure the development and monitoring of finance policies and procedures within generally accepted accounting principles and corporate guidelines to ensure sufficient cash flow, reduced operating costs, and income generation.
• Safeguard the organisations assets and manage liabilities to ensure a long-
• term financially sustainable organisation.
• Responsible for financial statements with adherence to relevant legislation, and management of audit and tax affairs of the company.
• Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including assets purchased as well assuring that all are in accordance with International and South African legislation.
• Responsible for developing and monitoring a system of internal controls to adequately safeguard financial resources.
• Manage the preparation of the annual budget.
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans.
• Develop and implement the organisation's financial goals and objectives.
• Oversee the investment of funds and manage associated risks.
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile.
• Maintain appropriate insurance cover.
• Oversee Procurement and IT functions of the company.
• Generate income for the company and approve monthly bank reconciliations.
• Manage the preparation of monthly management accounts and other informational reports and analysis.
• Review financial results and highlight future needs and trends.
• Ensure underlying accounting records are accurate, complete and in accordance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Review monthly operating reports for accuracy, completeness and major variances between actual and budget results.
• Prepare quarterly and annual fair value reports.
• Prepare summaries and forecasts for future business growth and general economic outlook.
• Manage and develop human resources in Finance and assigned business units.
• Provide the CEO and Board of Directors with accurate and timely communication of financial issues.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.