Financial Manager Fibre Infrastructure (with Taxation Expertise)

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve robust financial controls tailored to large-scale infrastructure projects.
  
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, including management accounts, project costings, and forecasts.
  
• Oversee budgeting and cost control processes, ensuring alignment with fibre network rollout strategies and project timelines.
  
• Monitor cash flow and working capital to support capex-intensive deployments and operational needs.
  
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the audit process efficiently.
  

• Manage all taxation responsibilities including VAT, corporate income tax, PAYE, and SARS engagements.
  
• Ensure full compliance with tax legislation, particularly in areas relating to construction, capital projects, and asset depreciation.
  
• Provide strategic tax planning and risk mitigation advice to the executive team.
  
• Stay current with tax legislation affecting infrastructure, PPPs, and telecoms operations.
  

• Maintain accurate and compliant financial records using Xero Accounting Software.
  
• Leverage Xero functionality to streamline financial operations, reporting, and compliance.
  
• Provide support to finance team members on Xero processes and integrations.
  

• Support infrastructure expansion through the preparation of financial models and forecasts for fundraising, grants, and investor proposals.
  
• Liaise with banks, development finance institutions, and private equity partners to support capital-raising initiatives.
  
• Assist in structuring funding instruments that are tax-efficient and aligned with long-term fibre asset growth.
  

• Present financial performance, forecasts, and risk analyses to the Board and investors.
  
• Collaborate with operations and technical teams to ensure financial alignment with fibre deployment and maintenance projects.
  
• Mentor and develop junior finance staff where applicable.
  

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