Senior Financial Strategist

5 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Capital Recruit Full time
Job Title: Senior Financial Strategist

Estimated Salary: $120,000 per annum

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Strategist to join our dynamic team at Capital Recruit. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for overseeing financial feasibilities and analysis, as well as operational and accounting tasks.

The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a degree in Finance or Accounting. Proficiency in Xero and Syft accounting software is also non-negotiable. CA (SA) or CIMA qualification is preferred, along with extensive experience in compiling reporting packs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hard-working individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing tasks independently, with high attention to detail and strong ability to self-review work.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyze project financial feasibilities and profit returns
  • Calculate project interest rolls
  • Map out project funding split, raise targets & pre-sale targets
  • Analyze project IRRs and net profit returns
  • Analyze project costing efficiencies
  • Manage cash flow including daily updates, budget vs actual tracking, and driving key cash flow items
  • Forecast cash flow for projects and the group
  • Reconcile project bank draws and submit reconciliations
  • Review VAT facility reconciliations & VAT submissions
  • Forecast and track revenue
  • Budget and track overheads
  • Manage tax-related matters when applicable
  • Assist in new entity set-up from a SARS, Accounting package, and CIPC perspective
  • Implement and review legal agreements
  • Book shareholder meetings
  • Compile meeting agendas and minutes
  • Oversee audit oversight and management
  • Ensure complete and accurate trial balances
  • Implement accounting system changes and improvements
  • Focus on efficiencies in accounting processes
  • Develop and implement smart & live reporting
  • Reconcile sales system and accounting system
  • Reconcile 3rd party platform reports and provide sales splits
  • Review payroll
  • Post sales, interest, and transfer journals
  • Prepare leadership, management, shareholders, and project reports
  • Create bank funding packs
  • Reconcile project reports between departments
  • Provide viability updates
Requirements:
  • 5 years experience in a similar role
  • Degree in Finance or Accounting non-negotiable
  • Experience with Xero and Syft accounting software non-negotiable
  • CA (SA) or CIMA qualification preferred
  • Construction related experience non-negotiable
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Highly-organized individual responsible for managing tasks independently
  • Hard-worker, efficient, deadline-focused, with high attention to detail and strong ability to self-review work
  • Extensive experience in compiling reporting packs
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite (Outlook, Teams, Office)
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, complex if formulas)


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