Chief Financial Officer

**Job Number**
- 72778

**Job Type**
- Permanent

**Job Title**
- Chief Financial Officer - CFO

**Computer Skills**
- Accpac,Hyperion,VIP Payroll,MS Project,ABSA Cash Focus

**Industry**
- Energy

**City**
- Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

**Province**
- Gauteng
- Reporting to the General Manager- Overall Purpose/Objective of the Role:- Key Requirements:
- Directs strategic partner capabilities to drive finance enablement and business decisions- With the Commercial Manager, act as co-ordinator and liaison between the company's Business and the Board of Directors- Assist with information in the preparation of financial models- Assist with the investigation of financing and loan structuring issues and commitments and ensure the company has taken the most optimal strategic position in terms of its debt commitments- Ensure financial goals and operational performance as targeted by the Company's Management and the Board of Directors are met- Assist in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan and budget with inputs from all relevant teams- Determine that appropriate financial reporting/management systems are in place, which fulfil the requirements of Management, shareholders, tax authorities, and other governmental authorities and ensure compliance and overall conformity to standard practice- Assume responsibility for full compliance with all finance and support reporting requirements, including statutory requirements, monthly, quarterly and annual requirements and lender requirements- Monitor the Company’s cash management, provide accurate cash flow forecast and manage treasury function including the investment of surplus funds- Work closely with Plant Manager to advise on all aspects of the company's current performance, future outlook and level of indebtedness.- Be aware of the company's financial performance at all times and be prepared to proactively communicate variances from the budget plan to affected parties including Leaders, Plant Manager and Commercial Manager.- Assist with updating the project model, ensuring accurate input, output and forecasting, including seamless roll up into regional and corporate models and in time take on full ownership of the model- Ensure adequate attention and preparation is devoted to the development of information packs, agendas and minutes for the company and GGAP Board of Directors meetings- Provide hands on leadership and a “whatever it takes” attitude at all times.- Understand the structure of the Business and the commercial aspects of the company.- Always ensure reports comply with relevant Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) including South African and United Kingdom GAAP and IFRS.- Choose and counsel the decision makers with regard to financial and accounting issues- Ensure Team members develop and deliver an accurate, effective, efficient and timely financial reporting package and develop a process/procedure to ensure this happens. Develop and maintain procedures to ensure accurate forecasting of revenue and expenditure.-
**Inherent Requirements**
- Qualifications:- IT - MS Office Literate: MS Project, Hyperion, ACCPAC, VIP Payroll, ABSA Cash Focus- Experience:
- At least 10 years of experience in commercial management or general management role combined with the instinct and tenacity to commercially manage a coal-fired power plant.- Proven negotiation and contract management skills.- Financial management and planning- Preferably, a background in the independent power industry- Behavioural:
- Strategy Alignment Commercial Awareness and Judgement Highly developed interpersonal skills and a forthright attitude where service and value are rewarded and respected in a team environment Relationship Building Accountability Business Leadership Ability to organise, prioritise, execute and follow up on many concurrent duties Good organisational skills Constantly demonstrate a “whatever it takes” attitude Must be highly committed and self-motivated Good written and oral communication skills**What Qualification**
- An engineering degree or financial background with a business qualification

**Minimum Qualification**
- Bachelors

**Status**
- Available