Financial Director

Salix Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Director in Johannesburg. This pivotal role focuses on strategic financial management to enhance organizational growth. The candidate should possess a strong financial background, with at least 10 years in accounting and 8 years in financial management, preferably in the security industry. Excellent leadership and analytical skills are essential. The position offers significant responsibilities within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 10 years of full cycle accounting experience in recognized accounting designation program.
• At least 8 years in financial management roles, preferably within security industry.
• Proven experience in senior financial management role.

Responsibilities

• Steer financial direction and optimize financial performance.
• Contribute to company strategy and challenge assumptions.
• Ensure regulatory requirements of statutory bodies are met.

Skills

Strategic Thinker

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Integrity

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

BCom in Accounting or finance

BCom Honours Accounting or finance

CA(SA) / CIMA

Tools

SAGE

ACCPAC

Job description

SUMMARY

Are you a talented financial professional with a passion for strategic financial management and a proven track record of success in the security industry? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our client as a Financial Director.

POSITION INFO

As the Financial Director, you will play a pivotal role in steering the financial direction of the company. Your strategic insights and financial expertise will be crucial in optimizing the financial performance, guiding investment decisions, and ensuring the sustainable growth of the organisation.

If you are a dynamic and results-driven financial leader looking for a challenging opportunity reach out to

Duties

• Work within an Exco team
• Timely and quality reporting [monthly & quarterly within the division and Group]
• Filing of regulatory returns [Vat, PAYE, Tax]
• Driving the management cycle process
• Provide leadership to the Board's and strategy, to optimise the company’s financial performance and strategic position.
• Take overall control of the company’s accounting function
• Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
• Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth
• Lead and develop finance teams
• Ensure budgeting processes are carried out and reviewed.
• Take ultimate responsibility for the division’s cash management policies.
• Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.
• Corporate finance : manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate

Job Experience & Skills Required :

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom in Accounting or finance
• BCom Honours Accounting or finance
• CA(SA) / CIMA

Experience

• 10 years of full cycle accounting experience and enrolled in a recognized accounting designation program.
• Proven track record of at least 8 years in financial management roles, preferably within the security industry or related fields.
• Proven experience in a senior financial management role
• Experience on SAGE and ACCPAC.
• Experience within a services environment an advantage
• Able to travel nationally when required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Thinker : Ability to think strategically and contribute to the overall business strategy.
• Analytical Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Leadership : Excellent leadership and communication skills to lead and inspire the finance team effectively.
• Integrity : Uphold the highest ethical standards and act with integrity in all financial matters