Job Description

Upward Reporting Relationship - Financial Manager (developed to Financial Director) reporting directly to the CEO
Downward Reporting Relationship - Divisional Managing Directors
Main Purpose of this role
Responsible for effective financial management of the business by providing financial stewardship through the co-development of a business strategy and by planning, reviewing and refining financial processes, controls and accounting practices.
This includes responsibility for capital allocation and management, liquidity management, budgeting and forecasting, monthly MD/CEO's report, financial planning and its integration into the strategic planning process, general ledger production, creditors' payments, management of the BuildSmart Accounting system through day-to-day inputs into the accounting system for management control, statutory compliance (local and cross-border) and co-ownership of the SARB relationship with the group. To oversee the management of BEE verifications and annual financial statement audits.
Performance Area (Objective): Weight: 25%
To direct and manage the financial, accounting and administration departments of the Group
Key Performance Area (Objective): Weight: 75%
To ensure all budgets and financial strategies are prepared, implemented and managed to achieve operational efficiencies and profitability.
Formal Qualifications Required

• Chartered Accountant of South Africa CA (SA) is Desirable

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA Qualification) - Essential * Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting is desirable yet not essential

• CIMA Essential
• SAICA Desirable

Job Related Experience Required

• 6 yrs + Financial Management and Control
• Construction Environment experience highly desirable

Essential Job Related Skills Required

• Providing clear roles and responsibilities aligned with company goals
• Influencing
• Decisive stand and action and working with high degree of autonomy
• Taking responsibility for own decisions
• Problem Definition & Gathering information
• Problem Analysis & Resolution
• Planning
• Organising
• Business Acumen (Entrepreneurial spirit)
• Managing Internal Resources
• Compliance to Legislation and Standard Operating Procedures

Skills Required