Financial Executive

• Financial Planning and Analysis

• Develop and implement financial strategies to achieve organizational goals.

• Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting to guide decision-making processes.

• Evaluate financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement.

• Financial Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for management, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.

• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations.

• Review financial statements and reports to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.

• Risk Management

• Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

• Monitor market trends and economic indicators to anticipate potential risks.

• Establish internal controls to safeguard company assets and minimize risk exposure.

• Cash Flow Management

• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support operational needs.

• Optimize cash management processes and investment strategies.

• Monitor and analyze cash flow projections to ensure financial stability.

• Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with senior management to develop long-term financial goals and strategies.

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to assess potential impacts on financial

• performance.

• Financial Compliance

• Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.

• Coordinate audits and examinations by external auditors and regulatory agencies.

• Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.

• Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and mentor finance team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

• Provide guidance and support for professional development and skill enhancement.

• Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of financial principles, practices, and regulations.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting tools.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience in team management.

• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and professionalism.

• Planning is essential for this role.

• Deadline driven.

• Process and system driven.

• High performance mind set.

• Solution Driven.

• Good team player and able to work within a team to deliver output.

• Lead and gain respect and prominence through actions and culture rather than by position.

• Operationally inclined.

• Agile Mind.

• In service to the rest of the business.

• Syspro (Preferable).

• EXCEL (advanced) and Microsoft suite.

• BI experience (Cognos, Power BI, ODBC).

• Hedging Forex (Accounting treatment and practical booking/redeeming/surrendering.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting.

• CA(SA) / GCMA or similar.

• 10 years in a Finance position in Corporate.

• 5 Years in financial leadership position with a successful track record preferably in a similar industry.