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.

• Working across multiple African countries.
  
  
• Intra African VAT and Tax compliance.
  
  
• Senior Debt finance raising experience and
  relationships.
  

• 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.