Head of Finance & Development

Recruitment Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an HOD: Business Services to manage financial operations and oversee HR and Retail teams. The ideal candidate should have a Post Graduate Tertiary qualification in Finance, backed by 6 to 10 years of experience. You will direct budgeting, forecasting, and ensure compliance with governance. Proficient in MS Office Suite and Pastel Accounting is essential, along with strong leadership skills and fluency in at least two languages. This role offers a strategic position within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of retail management and exposure to field finances of NPOs.
• Unendorsed drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage full financial function including payroll and corporate governance.
• Provide strategic financial support to the CEO and Board members.
• Evaluate company performance against forecast and budget.

Skills

Team leadership capabilities

Advanced computer literacy

Fluency in at least 2 official languages

Education

Post Graduate Tertiary qualification in Finance

Tools

MS Office Suite

Pastel Accounting

VIP

Job description

We require the services of an HOD : Business Services, reporting directly to the CEO, who will be responsible for the overall management of all the financial requirements of the organisation and adherence to corporate governance best practice. The incumbent will lead the strategic direction of financial best practices in the efficient management of future focused, financial management, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and the financial operational administration aligned to the organisations financial operating procedures.

In addition, this incumbent will manage, oversee and develop the HR, Retail Sub-departments and maximise the profitability.

ENTRY-LEVEL QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Post Graduate Tertiary qualification in Finance with 6 to 10 years experience in a similar position
• Demonstrated knowledge of retail management would be advantageous and exposure in field finances of NPOs
• Proven team leadership capabilities
• Advanced computer literacy with experience in MS Office Suite (inclusive of MS Project), Pastel Accounting and VIP
• Unendorsed drivers licence
• Fluency in at least 2 official languages (added advantage)

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage full financial function of the business including payroll, corporate governance and statutory compliance.
• Provide strategic financial support to the CEO, Board members and HODs to ensure financial best practice is executed.
• Development and implementation of annual financial- and retail plans.
• Manage and oversee the accurate planning and forecasting of budgets, cash flow and forecasts for the organisation and the retail stores.
• Evaluate company performance against forecast and budget.
• Analyse income statements to identify potential risks and cost saving opportunities.
• Achievement of internal and external audit targets and requirements.
• Oversee all accounting activities to ensure accurate and effective alignment with the Accounting System including Debtors and Creditors.
• Manage the overall preparation and presentation of the annual budgeting process for the organisation.
• The accurate and timeous submission and analysis of monthly management accounts.
• Submission of financial reports to the company on key financial indicators as per agreed timelines.
• Preparation, analysis and accurate submission of monthly management accounts on Pastel Accounting
• Ongoing development, management and improvement of the maintenance of internal financial operating controls and procedures, inclusive of retail processes and procedures.
• Demonstrate leadership and management of the Financial, Retail and HR teams.
• Management and leadership of the financial team to develop hi-performing employees by aligning to the organisations vision, values and culture.
• Manage team member / s and facilitate people development.
• Perform other duties, as and when so requested, in support of team goals

Please note that :

Suitable candidates will receive an application form via email.

By submitting your CV you accept that we will retain your CV in our database in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Policy.

Should you have not been contacted within 14 days , please consider your application unsuccessful for this spesific advertised position.

We will however contact you once we work on a more suitable role matching your skillset and our clients requirements, hopefully very soon.

Thank You.