Head of Finance

**JOB PURPOSE**

To ensure the alignment to the company objective which is built on the foundation of continuous improvement in all areas of the business and is recognized as the ultimate source of company strength, enabling us to continue serving our customers, designing new and better products, production systems, financing growth, and offering our employees continuing security and opportunity.

**DUTIES**
- Analyse fiscal transactions to assure conformity and compliance with accepted accounting procedures, company procedures and methods.
- Direct and coordinate the processing of the Company’s accounting procedures.
- Maintain, analyse and reconcile all subsidiary and general ledger accounts.
- Prepare requests for proposals and contracts for professional financial services.
- Direct and review financial record keeping activities such as purchasing, fixed assets, and accounts payable.
- Research, compile and prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Work with the Company’s IT Department and Financial staff in analysing company’s needs, making recommendations, and implementing improvements to computerized accounting systems.
- Review various documents and records for accuracy, appropriate coding, and compliance with policies. Establish procedures for timely collection of monies due to the Company and follow-up on collection problems. Establish procedures for an aggressive collection program, including small claims actions.
- Provide oversight for the monitoring, maintenance, and audit of contract and concession agreements to ensure terms and conditions are met.
- Work with department directors and other staff on accounting and analytical related issues and problems.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- CA or Master’s degree in Financial Management, Business Administration, Financial Accounting or other
- Strong team player with great interpersonal skills;
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word; Excel; Outlook and Internet);
- A customer service-oriented individual with ability to deal with all service providers;
- Excellent written and oral communication coupled with good Presentation skills;
- Should be in possession of a valid Driver’s License;
- 10 years’ experience in accounting, operations and financial management of large-scale, complex, international development assistance programs.
- Demonstrated previous experience in developing and presenting and managing budgets.

**Salary**: R60,000.00 - R80,000.00 per month

**Education**:

- Masters (preferred)

**Experience**:

- accounting, operations and financial management: 10 years (preferred)