Group Chief Financial Officer

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa NIMA Recruitment Full time

The overall purpose of the job is that the CFO will have overall operational responsibility for managing
all financial-related activities of the Group. This will include responsibility for the Groups financial
strategy, financing and transactions; as well as co-ordination and oversight of the accounting, finance,
tax, legal, IT, internal audit and payroll functions - and related policies, procedures, controls, reports
and compliance requirements. In addition, the CFO will actively support the GCEO with regard to
shareholder relationships.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:

- Qualified CA (SA) registered with SAICA / SAIPA
- A relevant post graduate qualification would be an advantage.

Experience
- 12+ years finance and accounting leadership experience, including construction industry or

engineering contracting experience.
- Property development experience would be an advantage.
- Experience in a senior leadership role as a chief financial officer.

Knowledge
- Expert knowledge in the full range of financial management, including accounting practice and

reporting in terms of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and relevant

legislation and regulations.
- Proven track record in business financing, and maintaining relationships with banks and other

funding institutions.

**Skills**:

- Excellent strategic, leadership, organizational and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage a diverse range of departments and functions, with related staff transformation and development requirements.
- Proven ability to manage internal and external auditing.
- Practical knowledge of an ERP system, ideally JD Edwards and Hyperion
- Analytical, numerate and attention to detail.
- Excellent forecasting and problem solving skills, and ability to exercise sound judgment and

make decisions based on thorough analyses.
- Strong ability to prioritize and work well under pressure to meet deadlines in a dependable

manner.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a high level of integrity and sound ethical

behavior.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel.
- Knowledge of governance requirements; and
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the GCEO on the Group strategy with direct responsibility for the business plan,

financial strategy and continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
- Provide the GCEO with advice on financial implications of the Groups business activities to

enhance financial performance.
- Support the GCEO in the management of shareholder relations.
- Oversee the preparation of the Groups annual financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and relevant legislation and regulations.
- Monitor and oversee the Groups working capital and cash flow to ensure it is optimum for the

organisations needs.
- Oversee the coordination and activities of external auditors, ensuring all audit issues are resolved.
- Arrange appropriate financing, banking and capital structuring for the Group, and maintain good relationships with banks and other funding institutions.
- Coordinate the development and communication of accurate budgets, financial assessments,

forecasts, consolidation and reporting for the Group.
- Lead and coordinate the evaluation and execution of strategic transactions and investments.
- Maintain strong relationships with business unit managing directors and financial directors so

as to advise and assist them on business activities as they relate to financial management, including forecasting.
- Ensure that effective internal financial controls are in place and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, legislation, Group policies supported by appropriate internal auditing

processes.
- Provide financial input into the Groups risk management and contract procurement processes.
- Oversee effective policies and procedures for accurate contract/project costing, administration and reporting inside and outside South Africa.
- In addition to the accounting, finance, internal audit and tax functions, also manage the Groups legal, IT and payroll departments - and ensure required policies, procedures, and controls are in place.
- Ensure that appropriate financial IT systems, including an ERP system, are in place and kept

up to date.
- Lead, develop and transform the staff in the various departments and functions under the

CFOs direct and indirect (business unit) control. Prepare for and attend Board and Subcommittee (in particular Audit & Risk) meetings.
- Actively and visibly demonstrate commitment to the Groups core values and Code and Ethics

& Business Principles



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