Head of Finance - CA(SA) - - Johannesburg

Job Description:
The company is seeking a qualified and experienced professional to head up and lead the finance team. The incumbent will report on group level. The finance team is not big on titles, formalities or big egos. The team is diverse, innovative and technologically driven.

Qualifications and Experience:

CA(SA) (Non-Negotiable)
3-5 years' people management experience
Minimum 5 years' post article experience
ACCPAC Experience (preferred)
Experience with ERP System

Duties and Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for the efficient leading of the finance team and oversee all elements essential to the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
Ensuring statutory compliance, governance and risk monitoring.
Offer support in the preparation of financial results that will be presented at a group holding company level.
Assist the Group FD/CFO with the budgeting process and implementation.
Monitoring, preparing, reporting and analysis of actual performance to the monthly and annual budget and forecasts.
Provide support to the Group FD/CFO in the preparation for the annual audit and liaise with external auditors.
Preparation and submission of all statutory returns including VAT, PAYE, Income Tax etc.
Ensuring statutory compliance, governance and risk monitoring.
Preparation of Monthly Consolidated Management Accounts.
Preparation of Annual Financial Statements.
Liaising with company secretary as required (including CIPC updates and annual returns)
Assist with finance and governance related queries.
Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures and identifying areas for potential improvement.
Leading and motivating the finance team - Monitor team deliverables, ensure development and retention of staff.
Participation in various special and strategic company projects
General management and administration
Establishing accounting policies and procedures
Ensuring compliance (accounting and statutory) of all subsidiaries.
Provide commercial and financial guidance and support to other areas of the group.
Managing BBBEE compliance and audits
Strengthening processes and automation of processes
Authorizing and releasing of bank payments
Assistance with adhoc financial projects