KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting:

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  Lead the annual budgeting and medium- to
  long-term financial planning processes.
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  Monitor budget performance, analyse variances,
  and recommend corrective actions.
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  Prepare rolling forecasts and scenario analyses
  to support business planning and sustainability.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

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  Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial
  reporting in accordance with IFRS, legislation, and internal policies.
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  Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial
  close processes.
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  Oversee management and statutory reporting
  across the Group.
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  Manage group consolidation, inter company reconciliation, eliminations, and consolidated reporting.
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  Oversee the preparation of annual financial
  statements.
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  Prepare and review financial reporting packs for
  lenders, auditors, and external stakeholders.
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  Ensure compliance with statistical and
  government reporting requirements.
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  Support multinational reporting requirements,
  including foreign currency accounting and revaluations.

Governance, Controls & Risk Management:

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  Maintain balance sheet integrity through robust
  reconciliation and review controls.
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  Ensure compliance with financial legislation and
  tax requirements.
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  Identify, assess, and manage financial risks,
  including fraud prevention and detection.

Operational Financial Management:

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  Oversee cash flow management, working capital,
  funding requirements, and cost optimisation initiatives.
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  Provide financial input procurement,
  contract management, and capital expenditure decisions.

Payroll & Treasury:

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  Oversee the payroll function and ensure
  legislative and tax compliance.
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  Monitor payroll system performance, compliance,
  and enhancements.
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  Oversee cash flow forecasting and annual banking
  facility reviews.
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  Monitor financial covenants, foreign exchange
  exposure, and offshore fund repatriation.

Taxation & Insurance:

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  Review tax computations and returns.
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  Oversee SARS queries and ensure timely
  resolution of outstanding matters.
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  Monitor VAT and PAYE compliance.
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  Support tax planning initiatives, including
  transfer pricing policy updates.
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  Oversee insurance claims, reporting, annual
  renewals, and appropriate coverage.

Business Intelligence & Performance Analysis:

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  Analyse financial and operational trends to
  provide meaningful business insights.
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  Use financial data to support strategic
  decision-making and business performance.
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  Identify opportunities to improve reporting,
  automation, efficiency, and financial processes.

People Management & Leadership:

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  Lead and develop the finance team to build a
  high-performing function.
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  Oversee day-to-day team management,
  communication, and performance.
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  Foster a culture of accountability, ethics,
  collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

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  Bachelor’s degree in
  Finance, Accounting,
  Commerce, or a related field.
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  Professional accounting qualifications such as
  CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or CPA.
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  CA(SA) with articles completed at an auditing
  firm.
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  8–10 years’ relevant finance experience,
  including 4–5 years at management level.
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  Strong experience in financial reporting, group
  consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
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  Strong knowledge and practical application of
  IFRS.
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  Experience within a multi-entity environment;
  multinational exposure will be advantageous.
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  Experience in taxation, treasury, payroll,
  working capital, and statutory reporting.
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  Strong analytical, leadership, stakeholder
  management, and problem-solving capabilities.
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  Experience using technology, automation, and
  AI-enabled tools to improve finance processes and reporting.