Head Of Finance - Property / Retail - Cape Town

Outside Capital; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a Head of Finance to provide strategic direction and financial management guidance. This role involves overseeing daily financial operations, budgeting, audits, and team management. Ideal candidates will be Chartered Accountants with at least 5 years of experience in the retail or property industry. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.
• A minimum of 5+ years post-qualification experience, preferably in the retail / property industry.
• Proven experience in team management.
• Proficiency in financial software and ability to keep up with technological advances.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily financial operations.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial data for stakeholders.
• Lead annual budgeting and financial forecasting processes.
• Maintain and establish financial policies and procedures.
• Facilitate annual audits and prepare financial reports.
• Ensure statutory payments are made within deadlines.
• Manage and develop the finance team.

Skills

Team management

Proficiency in financial software

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Head of FinanceReporting to the Financial Director and Chief Executive Officer, the Head of Finance will be responsible for providing strategic direction and financial management guidance to the organisation in order to achieve the operational and strategic objectives of the business and to ensure sustainable financial performance.

The Head of Finance will manage and lead the following functions : Financial Management, Finance Administration, Clerical, Debtors, Creditors, Accounting, Internal Controls, Risk and Tax Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily financial operations.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial data for stakeholders.
• Lead annual budgeting and financial forecasting processes.
• Maintain and establish financial policies and procedures.
• Facilitate annual audits and prepare financial reports.
• Ensure statutory payments are made within deadlines.
• Manage and develop the finance team.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.
• A minimum of 5+ years post-qualification experience, preferably in the retail / property industry.
• Proven experience in team management.
• Proficiency in financial software and ability to keep up with technological advances.