Chief Financial Officer

6 months ago


Sandton, South Africa Mshindi Consulting Full time

combining strategic financial leadership underpinned by a strong technical

understanding of financial accounting principles as well as financial legislation such as

PFMA etc.

**Position Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)**

**Industry: Engineering, Rail Sector**

**Reporting to : CEO**

**High-Level Requirements**:

- Proven experience as a CFO in engineering or related industries.
- Strategic financial leadership
- Experience working in a project environment.
- Technical proficiency to navigate complex financial structures and systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to drive financial performance and contribute to overall business
- strategy.
- Relevant educational qualifications, such as a professional accounting designation (e.g.CA(SA), CIMA).

**DUTIES**:
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):

- Develop and oversee the company's financial planning processes.
- Analyze financial performance and create forecasts, budgets, and financial models.
- Financial Reporting:

- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with
- relevant accounting standards. Communicate financial results to stakeholders, including the directors, investors, and management.

**Cash Management**:

- Monitor cash flow and liquidity to ensure the company meets its financial obligations.
- Implement strategies to optimize cash resources.

**Risk Management**:

- Identify and assess financial risks.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

**Costing of Products/Services**:

- Determine the cost of specific parts, understanding both direct and indirect costs involved in the process.
- Allocate overhead costs to specific products or services based on a systematic method, allowing for a more accurate determination of product/service profitability.

**Inventory Valuation**:

- Establish accurate values for inventory items, considering direct material costs, direct labor costs, and allocated overhead.

**Treasury Functions**:

- Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
- Oversee investment strategies and optimize returns on surplus funds.

**Financial Compliance**:

- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with auditors and manage the audit process.

**Cost Management**:

- Analyze and control costs to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Implement cost reduction initiatives when necessary.

**Tax Management**:

- Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations.
- Capital Structure and Financing:

- Evaluate and recommend financing options.
- Manage the company's capital structure to optimize financial performance.
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A):

- Assess potential mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.
- Oversee due diligence processes and negotiate financial terms.
- Financial Systems and Technology:

- Implement and manage financial systems and technologies to improve efficiency.
- Ensure the integrity and security of financial data.

**Internal Controls**:

- Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Monitor compliance with internal control policies.

**Investor Relations**:

- Communicate with investors and analysts regarding financial performance.
- Participate in earnings calls, investor presentations, and conferences.

**Strategic Financial Leadership**:

- Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and board of directors.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the company's overall strategy.

**Management of Finance Team**:

- Lead a high-performing finance function.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to finance professionals.

**Salary**: Up to R2 500 000,00 per year



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