Group Chief Financial Officer

4 weeks ago

City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa Neo Brokers (Pty) Ltd Full time
Key responsibilities:
  • Develop, plan and execute the organisations financial strategy, that supports business objectives
  • Monitor and provide regular financial reports to the Directors, Board and its stakeholders
  • Provide strategic analysis and support to the Executive Board and the investors/stakeholders
  • Develop a functional accounting reporting system and internal financial processes and procedures
  • Manage financial responsibilities and resources in line with FAIS and regulatory requirements
  • Leading financial planning and analysis.
  • Overseeing financial reporting and compliance.
  • Managing cash flow, liquidity, and capital allocation.
  • Assessing and managing financial risks.
  • Leading and managing investor/stakeholder relations.
  • Leading mergers and acquisitions and other strategic initiatives.
  • Lead the funding (equity and debt arrangements) and liquidity management process;
  • Building and leading a high-performing finance team.
  • Organize, manage, and supervise department financial operations and activities to ensure best practices are followed and they are in compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for all matters related to financial and accounting activities
  • Lead the funding and liquidity management process
  • Organize and manage statutory tax reporting for indirect and direct taxation
  • Identify and record all transactions undertaken by the organization
  • Lead reconciliation of accounts and accounting entries
  • Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives
  • Provide accurate and complete financial information to decision makers and other business units as needed
  • Review and analyze expenses, revenue, and losses to identify opportunities and improve performance
  • Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization
  • Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows
  • Function as the lead contact with the external auditors, facilitating the yearly audit process with a proactive approach;
  • Review the budget monthly to verify if the organization is meeting its financial objectives
  • Establish, review, and optimize department rules, frameworks, procedures, and workflows
  • Identify, analyze, mitigate, and monitor all financial risks, trends, and evolutions in the regulatory and competitive landscapes within the FinTech industry
  • Direct the documentation, maintenance, and reporting of financial information
  • Explain the changes in the accounting balances from one closing date to the next by monitoring the movements which had an impact on the accounting items;
  • Undertake the reconciliation of accounts and accounting entries;
  • Prepare consolidated accounts for the Group and prepare annual and quarterly reviews; and financial statements

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
  • Registered Charted Accountant (CA) or similar accreditation
  • Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Extensive experience in financial reporting and group consolidation according to IFRS 17
  • Demonstrated track record of driving financial performance and growth.
  • Experience managing financial risks and compliance.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, entities and deadlines.
  • Strong management skills.
  • Strong understanding of Fintech and start up industry
  • Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Experience scaling fast-growth businesses
  • Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning
  • Minium 10-12 years experience in an Executive financial leadership role, preferably within the Fintech industry
Location: Century City
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