Strategic Financial Leader

1 month ago

East Rand, South Africa Unique Personnel Ltd Full time

**Job Title:** Strategic Financial Leader

**About Unique Personnel Ltd:** As a leading recruitment agency, we are dedicated to providing top talent for various industries. Our team of experts works tirelessly to ensure that our clients receive the best possible candidates for their job openings.

**Job Overview:

We are currently seeking an experienced Strategic Financial Leader to join our team. This is a unique opportunity for a financial expert to lead and develop a high-performing finance team, optimizing financial operations and cost management to maximize shareholder returns and support the company's strategic objectives.

**Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and ensure the integrity of monthly financial reporting, general ledger management, compliance, and financial operations.
  • Prepare accurate financial and tax reports for shareholders and government authorities, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and standards.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, optimizing financial operations and cost management to maximize shareholder returns and support the company's strategic objectives.
  • Ensure the integrity Oracle financial packs, annual year-end packs, and the general ledger.
  • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger for monthly and annual shareholder reports.
  • Prepare and review final general ledger journals for month-end Oracle packs.
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of VAT returns, adhering to government requirements.
  • Calculate and pay provisional and annual company taxes according to SARS deadlines.
  • Prepare annual financial statements for all legal entities within CIPRO requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with new IFRS standards (e.g., IFRS 16, 15, 9).

**Compliance and Audit:

  • Arrange regular compliance audits on e-filing and ensure compliance with relevant laws, including Reserve Bank and Customs and Excise requirements.
  • Assist in internal and external audits, preparing the year-end audit file for submission.

**Financial Operations and Payments:

  • Approve forward cover requests, foreign creditor payments, and local payments via TMS (i.e. the foreign treasury) and company.
  • Review fixed assets to measure actual spend against budgeted spend.
  • Ensure accurate cash flow reviews and assist the overseas credit controller.

**Management and Leadership:

  • Manage the effective achievement of objectives through leadership, role clarity, and career development.
  • Set annual KPIs for reporting staff and measure performance.
  • Hold regular performance and feedback meetings with staff and the Head of Finance.
  • Handle conflict resolution and arrange one-on-one meetings with direct staff.

**Cost Management and Optimization:

  • Assist management on ongoing cost-saving initiatives.
  • Review the monthly trial balance to ensure all necessary accrual journals are raised.
  • Ensure payments are optimized for maximum return on working capital.
  • Assist with yearly budgeting calculations to meet strategic objectives.

**Employee Development and Knowledge Transfer:

  • Facilitate knowledge transfer through development and implementation of a knowledge transfer plan.
  • Proactively engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training of the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) for personal development and growth.
  • Develop and motivate a high-performing team, ensuring open communication and implementing change management interventions.
  • Ensure cross-training on Oracle is regularly performed.

**Core Responsibilities:

  • Governance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Identify and mitigate security risk. Adherence to ethical standards and principles.
  • External Parties and Relationship Management: Manage the finance team and build relationships with clients.

**Qualifications and Experience:

  • BCom Honours or Honours in Accounting or a related field. Preferable a registered Chartered Accountant (CA).
  • 5 years of experience in financial management, or accounting roles, with a proven track record of leadership and managerial responsibilities.
  • Experience with overseeing financial reporting processes, including preparation of management accounts, annual financial statements, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Familiarity with financial operations, including cash flow management, taxation, and fixed asset accounting.
  • Experience managing audits, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and standards.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards, including IFRS. Experience with Oracle financial systems or similar ERP systems is preferred.

**Salary Range:** R1,200,000 - R1,500,000 per annum. The salary will be based on qualifications and experience. Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package to successful applicants.

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