Group Finance Executive

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Jean Fowlds Consultancy Full time

Reports to Chief Financial Officer ("CFO")

**Job Summary**:
The Group GFE is responsible for assisting the CFO lead and direct all financial functions for the organisation. This includes financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury, risk management, and investor relations. The GFE is also responsible for providing strategic guidance to senior management and for ensuring the financial stability and growth of the organisation.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Build and lead a strong finance team.
- Develop and implement financial strategies and plans that support the organisation's overall goals and objectives.
- Oversee all financial reporting and accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
- Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures and monitor their effectiveness.
- Assist the Audit and Risk Committee manage the organisation's risk exposure and ensure that appropriate controls are in place.
- Manage the preparation of budgets, financial projections, and other financial reports, and provide regular updates on financial performance to senior management and the board of directors.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, bankers, SARS and employees.
- Ensure compliance with all tax regulations.
- Provide strategic and operational support to business units and support functions.
- Manage the organisation's cash treasury function and ensure adequate liquidity.
- Review of commercial agreements to ensure they align with the organisation's financial objectives and interests.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing financial expertise and guidance to support decision-making.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Professional qualification CA (SA).
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience at a senior leadership level in a listed environment.
- SAP or similar ERP experience.
- Experience in African countries taxation and financial reporting (SADC and East Africa).
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax laws.
- Proven track record of leading financial functions, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury and risk management.
- Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address financial risks and opportunities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to a range of stakeholders.
- High level of integrity, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Ability to work in a high pressured environment and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ability to be hands on with high attention to detail.

**Remuneration**:
Compensation package will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.



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