Head of Finance

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Talent Source Full time

**What we are looking for**

Reporting to the VP of Finance and Corporate Strategy, the Head of Finance will bring rigour and structure to the finance function. You will be responsible for leading the day-to-day running of the finance function, delivering accurate and transparent financial reports, setting budgets, implementing financial controls, forecasting, and monitoring KPIs. This position is a great opportunity for an individual who has experience in a similar role building a best-in-class finance function, capable of supporting our fast growth business as we continue to scale rapidly.

**What does the job involve**
- Oversee preparation of group management accounts across all entities
- Assess reporting of financial records in line with applicable reporting standards and formulate monthly journals - IFRS, US GAAP etc.
- Manage weekly and monthly reporting process, partnering with departments to provide profit and loss analysis and accompanying commentary
- Lead year-end audits for all entities and liaise with external auditors
- Manage statutory compliance and act as the main point of contact with tax advisors on annual accounts, VAT returns, withholding tax and corporation tax
- Prepare and maintain 12-week rolling cash forecast including planning FX conversion
- Lead transformation of finance processes and systems including implementing new technologies to automate and streamline manual processes

**Qualifications**
- Chartered Accountant with 5+ years experience, preferably in high growth VC-backed startup
- Proven experience of building a best-in-class finance function with great leadership skills
- Technically strong accountant with the ability to be an effective business partner
- Self-starter who can handle multiple tasks and complete work projects within deadlines
- Strong excel skills, detail oriented with analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Reliable team-player - flexible and willing to support in other areas where need be.

**Non-Negotiables**
- Chartered Accountant with 5+ years experience, preferably in high growth VC-backed startup
- Proven experience of building a best-in-class finance function with great leadership skills
- Technically strong accountant with the ability to be an effective business partner

**Salary**: R1,000,000.00 - R1,200,000.00 per year

Application Deadline: 2023/04/27


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