Financial Leadership and Strategy Specialist

1 week ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Robert Walters Full time
Job Title: Financial Leadership and Strategy Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Financial Leadership and Strategy Specialist to join our team at Robert Walters in Western Cape, Cape Town.

Estimated Salary: R1,200,000 - R1,500,000 per annum

About the Role:

This pivotal role involves overseeing key financial activities, including transaction processing, financial controls, and accounting. As a senior member of the finance team, you will lead a small team and ensure the production of timely, accurate management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.

You will provide detailed analysis and commentary for the leadership team, supporting strategic planning and cost management across the business. Additionally, you will play a critical role in the financial planning process and manage group loan transactions.

The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification, such as CA(SA), and a minimum of 3 years of industry experience. Proven experience in stakeholder management and communication with senior leaders is essential. You should also have a proven ability to lead and develop internal processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the Management Accountant and Finance Assistant, ensuring efficient transaction processing and robust financial controls
  • Produce monthly management accounts, including a clean balance sheet with reconciliations and departmental P&Ls
  • Conduct monthly P&L analysis coupled with variance analysis and commentary for department directors, focusing on key metrics like month-on-month and year-on-year performance
  • Ensure timely reconciliation of external loan balances and compliance with IFRS9
  • Oversee WHT clearance for foreign lenders, manage group recharges, and process group loan transactions, ensuring adherence to transfer pricing policies
  • Prepare VAT returns and assist in tax compliance deliverables, liaising with external advisors on tax-sensitive issues
Requirements:
  • Professional accounting qualification: CA(SA) preferable
  • Minimum 3 years of industry experience
  • Advantage given to candidates with exposure to highly acquisitive businesses, private equity funded businesses, business partnering / or professional services)
  • Proven experience in stakeholder management and communication with senior leaders
  • Proven ability to lead and develop internal processes and procedures
About Us:

Robert Walters is a leading global recruitment agency providing expert job placement services. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results and building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates.



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