Finance Executive Germiston

Global Human Capital; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company seeks a qualified finance professional to participate in strategic management and ensure accurate financial reporting. The candidate should have a CA (SA) qualification and at least six years of experience. Responsibilities include budget preparation, managing audits, and ensuring tax compliance. Strong leadership skills, strategic management exposure, and robust IT knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years related post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience with audits, budgets, and financial reporting.
• High level of IT exposure & information systems management.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the strategic management of the company.
• Accurate monthly financial reporting to management.
• Manage tax compliance and oversee audits.
• Develop relationships with subordinates and sales staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial planning & control

IFRS knowledge

Tax compliance knowledge

Business acumen

Education

CA (SA)

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in the strategic management of the company.
• Accurate reporting to Management and the holding company: includes monthly financial reporting packs to the holding company and a monthly ex‑co pack (including management accounts) ahead of ex‑co meetings.
• Preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, weekly profit forecasts, and cash forecasts.
• Provide related commercial reporting.
• Effectively manage working capital.
• Run external and internal audits.
• Manage submission of annual tax returns, monthly VAT returns, and all related tax compliance.
• Oversee BEE reporting and compliance.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure effective internal controls.
• Provide a high standard of financial controls and strong directional financial leadership.
• Ensure adherence to holding company reporting standards and policies.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships and communication with subordinates, sales staff, group finance, and executive management.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• CA (SA)
• Technically sound in IFRS and tax.
• Minimum of six years related post‑qualification experience.
• Proven track record.
• Expertise in financial planning & control, preferably with import and distribution exposure.
• Strategic management exposure and well‑developed business acumen.
• High level of IT exposure & information systems management.

The candidate must have strong leadership skills and the ability to direct and motivate subordinates, a high level of work ethic and integrity, and be a results‑oriented, decisive, and proactive person. The ideal candidate, in addition to the above, must possess these qualities.