Group CFO - Johannesburg
Alistair James Company Ltd
ALISTAIR is one of Sub-Saharan Africa's fastest growing companies, providing a variety of integrated logistics solutions. We are experts in providing safe and efficient transportation and logistics services whilst being the integrated logistics supplier of choice to various blue-chip companies. Core Competencies: ? Road Freight ? Sea Freight ? Air Freight ? Clearing & Forwarding ? Rig Moving ? Yard Services ? Material Handling ? Storage and Warehousing ? Offshore & Onshore Equipment Rental ACCOUNTABILITIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Primary Responsibilities: - Managing the financial actions of the company - Providing the directors and service line heads with the financial data and accurate forecasts they require in order to manage the business as effectively as possible - Focus on capital raising activities and providing the strategy to finance future growth - Designing and implementing the company's financial policy and relevant operational direction Secondary Responsibilities: - Responsibility for the indirect management of the in-country teams of finance managers as well as the shared services center through the direct management of the Head of Finance and Head of Shared Services - Control working capital of the business, ensuring debtors, creditors and stocks are maintained within stipulated levels - Safe guarding the company's assets - Identifying cost reduction opportunities and designing appropriate cost control strategies - In charge of the ultimate compliance of all entities - Maintaining staff morale and motivation within the department - Contribution towards the identification, measurement, and management of the financial operational risk, and other unit risks including risks inherent in the Company business - Organizing timely audits of each entity annually - Liaising with various stakeholders including external investors and ensuring they receive the reporting they require - Monitoring and evaluating financial information systems and suggesting improvements where needed Accountability: - Financial Planning and Analysis - Financial Reporting - Capital Management - Treasury and Cash Management - Financial Operations - Tax Planning and Compliance - Mergers & Acquisitions - Investors' Relations - Corporate Governance Reporting To: - Directors Authority: - Direct: Group Head of Shared Services and Group Head of Finance - Indirect: In-country Finance Managers x 3 - Procurement & Stores Lead - All relevant personnel under Finance, Admin, Stores Interfaces: - Services Line Heads - Support Function Heads - Area Leads - Shareholders and potential investors - Clients - Bankers - Auditors - Accounting institutes - Suppliers of goods and services - Legal Practitioners - Consultants EDUCATION, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: - Minimum of 10 years' experience of which 5 years should involve complex management reporting in a large multinational. Strong analytical skills, high level of proficiency in ITaccounting software packages (SAP) preferable - Management experience of building and managing a team of at least 20 people - Preference to someone with experience as a CFO in a similarly dynamic and growing business - CIMA/CA(SA)/CFA/ACCA Qualified; MBA beneficial Travel to regions will be required Working Hours: Monday - Friday 7:20am - 4:20pm. Alternate Saturdays 8:00am - 12:00pm. Onsite: Sandton By completing your details and clicking "Submit Application" you consent to Alistair Group processing your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy (https://www.alistairgroup.com/privacy/) . Powered by JazzHR
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