Head Of Finance

Hire Resolve; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

An insurance company operating in emerging African markets is seeking a Head of Finance in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on managing the finance department, ensuring efficient operations and compliance, along with financial reporting. Candidates must be professionally qualified (CA(SA)) with at least 5 years' experience in a supervisory role. Strong financial analysis, communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics are essential. The salary is set at R1 million per annum.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and implement operational controls for financial efficiency.
• Ensure operational compliance with manuals and policies.
• Prepare financial reports for stakeholders.
• Conduct weekly cash-flow projections.
• Coordinate with the CFO on financial resource management.
• Ensure compliance with Tax legislation.

Skills

Financial statement analysis skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills in English

Education

Professionally Qualified – CA(SA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Overview

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