Director Of Finance And Hr

Yellosa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned finance and HR leader to drive strategic initiatives and ensure compliance with financial regulations. This role involves overseeing financial operations, including budgeting and forecasting, while also managing HR functions to foster a productive work environment. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in finance and HR, with a strong grasp of IFRS and German GAAP. You will work closely with various stakeholders, ensuring alignment of financial strategies with company goals. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in finance and HR functions.
• Expertise in IFRS, German GAAP, and corporate tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Develop HR strategies for recruitment, retention, and engagement.

Skills

Financial strategy

Leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial analysis

Labour law

Payroll administration

Performance management

Talent management

Employee relations

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in finance

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Key Competencies Required

Finance Skills

• Financial strategy, leadership, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis
• Compliance, risk management, IFRS and German GAAP, adaptability

HR Skills

• Labour law, payroll administration, employment contracts, performance management
• Talent management, employee relations, HR policies and compliance, team leadership

Compliance Responsibilities

• Maintain and update company policies to align with labour laws and corporate governance
• Oversee internal audits and legal compliance for financial and HR operations
• Ensure all company departments adhere to internal and external regulations

Key Responsibilities and KPIs

Finance and Accounting

• Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring alignment with company performance goals.
• KPI : Accuracy and timeliness of reports, variance analysis, compliance with standards
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• KPI : Budget adherence, forecast accuracy, cost-saving implementations
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support ongoing business continuity.
• KPI : Cash flow accuracy, working capital ratio, Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
• Ensure tax compliance, regulatory adherence, and risk management.
• KPI : Audit findings, tax compliance, effectiveness of internal controls
• Oversee payroll operations and statutory reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance with tax regulations.
• KPI : On-time payroll disbursement, employee satisfaction, tax filing accuracy
• Work with other teams to align financial strategies with company goals.
• KPI : Success of interdepartmental projects, financial strategy alignment

Human Resources Management

• Develop HR strategies for recruitment, retention, and engagement.
• KPI : Employee retention, engagement scores, conflict resolution effectiveness
• Oversee performance evaluations and talent development programs.
• KPI : Appraisal completion rates, employee improvement metrics
• Ensure alignment of HR policies with labour laws and best practices.
• KPI : Compliance audit results, policy effectiveness
• Mentor and lead HR and finance teams.
• KPI : Employee retention, training completion rates
• Drive HR strategies in alignment with company growth objectives.
• KPI : HR initiative success, stakeholder engagement
• Ensure clear communication of HR policies and organisational changes.
• KPI : Employee awareness, change initiative transparency

Requirements and Qualifications

Hard Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in finance and HR functions
• Expertise in IFRS, German GAAP, and corporate tax compliance
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and financial restructuring
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP
• Proven HR leadership experience, including performance management and talent acquisition
• Experience in internal and external audits

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• High ethical standards with a focus on integrity and compliance
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced business environment
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Additional Considerations

• Availability to travel locally and internationally as required
• Willingness to work overtime during financial year-end and critical business events
• Experience with year-end financial processes and statutory audits

What's on Offer

Work Environment and Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Managing Director (MD)
• Direct reports: Leads a finance team of 3-4 employees.
• Stakeholders and Peers: Works closely with finance and HR colleagues at HQ, engages with external payroll and tax specialists.

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