Chief Financial Officer (Projects)

Hollywoodbets; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Durban is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (Projects) to provide strategic leadership and financial oversight. The ideal candidate should have a Degree in Finance, 5 years of experience in senior financial roles, and expertise in investment strategy. Strong business acumen and analytical skills are essential. Join us to innovate and contribute to our growing brand.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a Senior Financial role as a Financial Director or Chief Financial Officer or similar level.
• 5 years’ experience in Investment Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Monthly executive reporting and oversight of Projects and Investments.
• Quarterly board reporting and presentations for Projects and Investments.
• Financial accounting implementation and oversight for Projects and Investments.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Understanding of legislation

Education

Degree/Honours qualification in Finance

Job description

Responsibilities

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Chief Financial Officer (Projects). Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The successful incumbent will be responsible for strategic leadership and financial oversight of finance and related Projects for all entities within the broader Hollywoodbets Group with a key focus on the Group’s investment strategy.

With Hollywoodbets You Will

• Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
• Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
• Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

• Degree/Honours qualification in Finance.
• 5 years’ experience in a Senior Financial role as a Financial Director or Chief Financial Officer or similar level.
• 5 years’ experience in Investment Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions.

A Bonus To Have

• Registered CA.

What You’ll Do For The Brand

• Monthly executive reporting and oversight of Projects and Investments.
• Quarterly board reporting and presentations where required of Projects and Investments.
• Financial accounting and controls design, implementation and oversight for Projects and Investments.
• Oversight of management accounting and information reporting within business and to executive team for Projects and Investments.
• Support CFO: Gaming and IT on projects related to Treasury management, insurance, foreign exchange, employee benefits and other key projects.
• Support CFO: Non-Gaming and Properties on property valuations, tenant and lease negotiations, property purchase transactions and other key projects.
• Support CFO: Racing on Racing projects.
• Project and feasibility assessments for new loan and equity investment projects, including due diligence and related processes and oversight of external consultants where applicable.
• Corporate law, SARB, tax and BEE annual compliance and structuring analysis.
• Support the Group CFO and CEO with strategic initiatives and projects.

People

• Living HW values of Service Excellence, Commitment, Integrity, Accountability, Enthusiasm, Ubuntu and Innovation.
• Direct supervision and mentoring of the relevant members of the Finance team.
• Creation and maintenance of roles and job descriptions and KPIs for your direct report subordinates, including annual performance reviews.
• Attend to disciplinary issues which include PIP’s, warnings and hearings.
• Sourcing, attendance and performance of training as and when needed for staff.
• Adequate recognition of staff efforts.
• Sustainable morale and team building initiatives.
• Recruitment and related interviews.
• Talent retention.
• Succession planning (through effective mentoring and counselling).

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Demonstrate strong business acumen.
• Portray good analytical skill.
• Demonstrate strong financial reporting and management.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and professional standards.

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.