Job Description

Job Summary As the Financial Director, you will play a pivotal role in steering the financial direction of the company. Your strategic insights and financial expertise will be crucial in optimizing the financial performance, guiding investment decisions, and ensuring the sustainable growth of the organisation.
If you are a dynamic and results-driven financial leader looking for a challenging opportunity reach out to
Duties:

• Work within an Exco team
• Timely and quality reporting [monthly & quarterly within the division and Group]
• Filing of regulatory returns [Vat, PAYE, Tax]
• Driving the management cycle process
• Provide leadership to the Board's Finance and Accounting strategy, to optimise the company's financial performance and strategic position.
• Take overall control of the company's accounting function
• Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
• Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth
• Lead and develop finance teams
• Ensure budgeting processes are carried out and reviewed.
• Take ultimate responsibility for the division's cash management policies.
• Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.
• Corporate finance: manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate

Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom in Accounting or finance
• BCom Honours Accounting or finance
• CA(SA) / CIMA

Experience:

• 10 years of full cycle accounting experience and enrolled in a recognized accounting designation program.
• Proven track record of at least 8 years in financial management roles, preferably within the security industry or related fields.
• Proven experience in a senior financial management role
• Experience on SAGE and ACCPAC.
• Experience within a services environment an advantage
• Able to travel nationally when required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically and contribute to the overall business strategy.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Leadership: Excellent leadership and communication skills to lead and inspire the finance team effectively.
• Integrity: Uphold the highest ethical standards and act with integrity in all financial matters

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