Chief Investment Officer

African Development Bank Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization is seeking a Financial Controller / Senior Accountant to manage compliance and financial reporting. This role requires a BCom Finance degree and fluency in both English and Afrikaans, along with strong inventory management skills. The successful candidate will oversee financial activities for multiple entities, ensuring the integrity of financial practices and risk management.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years post-article experience highly advantageous.
• SAIPA registration beneficial.
• Experience dealing with multiple entities and knowledge of stock management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and supervise financial activities.
• Monitor cash flows, predict future trends, and manage budgets.
• Prepare reports, coordinate audits, and develop internal controls.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Afrikaans

Inventory Management

Education

BCom Finance degree

Job description

FMCG / Pharma concern has an opportunity for a candidate with SAIPA, CIMA, or BCom Accounting qualification to take on the role of a Financial Controller / Senior Accountant.

Experience in dealing with multiple entities and knowledge of stock / inventory is highly advantageous.

SAIPA articles / registration is highly advantageous.

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom Finance degree and 2 to 3 years post-article experience is highly advantageous.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans due to the business's clients.

Position Objectives:

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate financial activities.
• Monitor and interpret cash flows and predict future trends.
• Regulate and administer all existing and future projects.
• Develop financial management controls to minimize risks.
• Manage stock costing, budgets, and forecasts.
• Consult with external auditors and manage treasury functions.

Key Duties:

• Reporting, including daily sales numbers, month-end results, and internal reports.
• Preparation and review of management reporting, variance analysis, and forecasts.
• Reconciliations of balance sheets, accounts payable, receivable, and payroll.
• Ensure adherence to tax, statutory, and audit requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Manage insurance, working capital, fixed assets, and liaise with banks.
• Develop and implement SOPs for all business cycles.
• Address ad hoc queries, conduct cost-reduction reviews, and develop internal controls.

Fluency in English and Afrikaans is required due to client interactions. Previous experience in inventory management and manufacturing knowledge is highly advantageous.