Director of Finance and Administration

Placements24; Centurion; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 400 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, invites a strategic Director of Finance and Administration to lead financial operations and administrative services. The role emphasizes financial planning, budgeting, and governance to support growth and operational excellence.

You will oversee accounting, reporting, budgeting, and cash flow, while guiding senior management with insights and maintaining strong internal controls. A hybrid office arrangement is available in Centurion.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and administration, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and accounting operations.
• Strong knowledge of South African tax laws and corporate governance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage administrative functions effectively.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsabilités

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for the Centurion, Gauteng operations.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Manage the company's financial planning and analysis, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Supervise the accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate financial statement preparation.
• Administer all administrative functions, including office management, facilities, and vendor relations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations, legal requirements, and accounting standards.
• Develop and manage the annual budget process, monitoring expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead audits and manage relationships with external auditors.
• Implement and manage effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Provide strategic financial guidance and support to the executive team and department heads.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial planning

Budgeting

Financial reporting

SAP/Oracle

Excel (advanced)

Formation

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA

Outils

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Finance and Administration to lead their financial operations and administrative functions from their offices in Centurion, Gauteng. This senior leadership role is critical for ensuring the financial health and smooth operational functioning of the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and managing administrative services to support business objectives. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing company, working within a vibrant economic hub. We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of corporate finance, compliance, and administrative best practices. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment. Join our client in Centurion, Gauteng and contribute to their sustained growth and operational excellence by providing robust financial and administrative oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for the Centurion, Gauteng operations.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Manage the company's financial planning and analysis, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Supervise the accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate financial statement preparation.
• Administer all administrative functions, including office management, facilities, and vendor relations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations, legal requirements, and accounting standards.
• Develop and manage the annual budget process, monitoring expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead audits and manage relationships with external auditors.
• Implement and manage effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Provide strategic financial guidance and support to the executive team and department heads.

Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and administration, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and accounting operations.
• Strong knowledge of South African tax laws and corporate governance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage administrative functions effectively.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with the seniority of this role.
• This includes comprehensive medical aid, a robust retirement fund, and opportunities for continuous professional development.
• The position is based in our modern Centurion, Gauteng office, with a flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages innovation and career growth.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to employee success.