Head Of Finance

JVR Software; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software, an insurance company focused on emerging markets in Africa, seeks a Head of Finance based in Centurion, Gauteng. The role oversees day-to-day finance operations and ensures accurate reporting of accounts.

You will develop controls, ensure compliance with tax legislation, coordinate with the CFO, and guide weekly cash-flow planning while supporting strategic financial decisions in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) with professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years post-article experience in a finance unit at supervisory/management level.
• Preference for candidates from financial and/or insurance industry.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Tax, Auditing and PFMA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and implement operating controls for financial efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with manuals and policies.
• Ensure timely financial reports for stakeholders.
• Prepare weekly cash-flow projections.
• Coordinate with the CFO on best practices to manage ECIC resources.
• Ensure compliance with all Tax legislation.

Skills

Business acumen

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

Excel

AX

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

An insurance company that has a particular interest in emerging markets in Africa is looking for a Head of Finance based in Centurion, Gauteng.

The key purpose of this role is the day-to-day management of the Finance department to ensure efficient running of the unit and accurate reporting of accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and implement proper operational controls for financial efficiency.
• Ensure complete operational compliance with manuals and policies.
• Ensure that financial reports are timeously prepared for stakeholders.
• Ensure that cash-flow projections are done on a weekly basis.
• Coordinate with the CFO on the best practice to manage ECIC financial resources.
• Ensure compliance with all Tax legislation.

Requirements

• Professionally Qualified CA(SA)
• At least 5-year post article experience in a finance unit in a supervisory or management level. Preference will be given to individuals from the financial and/or insurance industry.
• Excellent knowledge of information technology advanced EXCEL, AX, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar accounting system.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge: IFRS, Tax, Auditing, PFMA
• Strong commercial awareness; Strong business acumen
• Strong financial statement analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.

Salary: R1 million p/a