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Financial Director Ca(Sa) - Southern Suburbs, Cape Town

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Job Description - Financial Director Ca(Sa) - Southern Suburbs, Cape Town

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR CA(SA)  - SOUTHERN SUBURBS, CAPE TOWN

Top Project Engineering company has an outstanding opportunity available for an experienced CA(SA) to join their leadership team as Financial Director. This role is
crucial to their continued growth and financial integrity, requiring a seasoned
professional to lead the finance function with a focus on statutory compliance,
financial reporting, tax compliance, and shareholder relations. The ideal
candidate will bring a blend of strategic vision and hands -on expertise to
drive financial performance and support their long -term objectives.

ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE:
  • Working across multiple African countries.

  • Intra African VAT and Tax compliance.

  • Senior Debt finance raising experience and
    relationships.

ROLE:
  • Develop and implement financial strategies that
    support the company’s long -term goals and
    objectives.

  • Manage the company’s financial accounting
    operations.

  • Ensure effective cash flow management,
    optimizing the timing of payments and
    collections to support company liquidity.

  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial
    statements, adhering to accounting standards
    and regulatory requirements.

  • Preparation of financial reports, including
    balance sheets, income statements, and cash
    flow statements.

  • Management of annual budgeting and
    forecasting process with CEO.

  • Support and reporting to debt providers as
    required.

  • Ensure the company’s compliance with all tax
    regulations, including the preparation and filing
    of tax returns.

  • Work with external auditors and tax advisors to
    manage tax planning and minimize tax
    liabilities.

  • Stay up -to -date with changes in tax laws and
    regulations, ensuring the company’s tax strategy
    is optimized and compliant

  • Prepare and deliver financial reports and
    presentations to shareholders.

  • Entity and ownership structuring across multiple
    jurisdictions and reporting/compliance for these
    entities.

  • Assessing and selecting the optimal
    accounting and other systems software for
    optimal reporting and tracking of the
    business performance.

  • Presenting company income and expense
    budgets for approval to the company board.

  • Maintain a robust internal finance control
    environment through the implementation of
    proper financial controls, policies and
    procedures.

  • Review and interrogate monthly results,
    budgets, forecasting and divisional/company
    P&L statements.

  • Ensure the company’s compliance with all
    statutory requirements, including financial
    reporting, corporate governance, and
    regulatory filings.

  • Manage relationships with external auditors,
    legal advisors, and regulatory bodies to
    ensure all statutory obligations are met.

  • Oversee the preparation and filing of
    statutory accounts, ensuring they are
    completed accurately and on time.






Requirements

  • Registered CA(SA) Chartered Accountant
  • At least 5 years of progressive experience in a
    senior
    role.

  • Strong understanding of corporate finance on
    a strategic and operational management
    level, with specific experience in Project
    Accounting, Management Accounting,
    Divisional Accounting, Financial modelling,
    Annuity Billing and P&L Statements.

  • Up to date accounting, Forex and taxation (local
    and foreign) knowledge - must have been
    involved in IFRS AFS preparation.

  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and
    general comfort with IT platforms and use of
    databases.

  • Strong understanding and experience of various
    accounting software package options.

  • Good Understanding of the BBBEE codes of good
    practice.

  • Located in or willing to relocate to Cape Town.

  • Ability and willingness for 15%+ Travel as
    required.

  • Able to define and innovate new processes and
    structures as we rapidly grow.

  • Self -starter with the ability to work in an
    unstructured complex environment typical of a
    rapidly growing company.

  • Strategic thinker.
    Strong communication skills.
    Attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Be a fast, agile thinker with strong problem solving capabilities.

  • Be able to show initiative and have a strong work
    ethic.

  • Be able to work in a deadline -driven, pressurised
    environment.



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