Job Description

The Faircape Group constitutes a group of companies with interests in a number of activities including Telecommunications,having an interest in an ISP and Fibre Network Operator, Water Utility Management and infrastructure installation,Electricity infrastructure management and backup power solutions,Solar installation and management, Property Management and related activities.

We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Manager to take responsibility for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of the Faircape Group. This would include operational management, accounting and accounting controls of the various entities within the company, to evolve the strategic planning and long term financial goals of the Group.

This is a fantastic opportunity where growth and challenge is guaranteed.

If you would like to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where opportunities are endless, then apply now!

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Leadership, Direction & Management

• Provide leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting teams consisting of 21 staff members
• Management and involvement with the day to day operations with the payments teams, the debtors and invoicing team, and the management accountant teams
• Ensuring the monthly management accounts are meaningful, and accurate
• Responsible for reviewing financial systems, internal controls and procedures
• Manage the processes for financial forecasting and budgets
• To interact with Director, Finance & Staffing Committees by providing financial reports and information to ensure sound financial and operational governance
• Ensuring cashbooks, age analysis, are completed for the monthly management account packs and to ensure management of outstanding debtors is efficient
• Planning and coordinating the external audit process
• Review the Annual Financial Statements of all entities
• Solution driven and have the ability to identify, develop & implement effective work processes, procedures and controls.

Strategy

• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and members of the executive management team
• Define financial requirements against mandated goals and objectives
• Improve operational systems, processes and policies - specifically, better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organisational planning
• Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence
• Develop financial goals and objectives for the team
• Develop financial policies and procedures for operational efficiency

Reporting

• Reporting to the Group Administration Manager and CEO
• Set budgets for each company and division.
• Analyse monthly accounts
• Produce financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses, etc as per due dates scheduled
• Oversee the preparation of all financial reporting
• Ensure all department deliverables are met on time
• Monitor the actual use of financial resources against the approved budget
• Produce financial reporting that shows the organisation's financial position, operating performance and cash flow over a period time through the use of financial statements
• Create management reports on a regular basis that are relevant to decision-making processes

Qualifications:

Qualified Chartered Accountant - CA(SA) (Advantageous)

Experience and Knowledge:

• Relevant experience in commercial / corporate / operational environment in a managerial role
• Solid knowledge of financial processes, systems and related laws
• Proven leadership skills is essential (experience in managing a corporate finance team/department)
• Solid knowledge of financial processes, systems and related laws

Skills and Attributes

• Experience in a commercial environment, including developing & implementing effective work processes, procedures and controls
• Excellent computer skills (experience in Google drive, docs, sheets advantageous)
• Leadership skills
• Dynamic, energetic, driven
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organisation skills
• Ability to work and communicate with Executive management regularly
• Able to identify system inefficiencies and propose solutions
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Technical financial acumen
• A self-starter who shows initiative and can work independently to solve problems.
• Able to perform under pressure
• Responsible individuals who can commit to deadlines and will ensure that they are met.

Specific Requirements

• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record
• Written employment references preferable

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi time between 07h00 and 18h00.

We offer Barista produced coffee available all day to all our staff at Claremont.

With centrally located and modern offices just across from Cavendish in Claremont, Faircape offers a market-related salary from R75 000.00 Cost to Company per month.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Faircape Group