Job Description

My Client, a thriving fuel and convenience group, is seeking a skilled and proactive Head of Finance to lead and mentor a small team. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, drive and organised to maintain responsibility for ensuring the financial health of the organisation.

The Role

Conducting accurate data analysis and offering advice to management on strategies to maximise profits and securing long term success for the company, is a key accountability of this role.

Key Responsibilities

Mentoring the finance team, distribution of workload and meeting deadlines Ensuring finance team are cross- trained and have up-to-date work instructions Mentoring and coaching the team on all things statutory, identify knowledge gaps Analytical reporting Monthly Financial & Management reporting to trial balance Providing support to Operational Managers with understanding financials and key indicators/metrics Commentary on monthly financial results, including abnormal items Ensuring month-end close-off process is met within published timeframes Overseeing budget process, reforecasts, consolidations Continue to redefine logic of budget models Balance Sheet budgets for consolidation and cash flow, 3-way forecast Overseeing the calculation of all client rates and contracts in conjunction with operations Annual review of insurance requirements and levels Risk Review as the group grows and moves into new areas Overseeing SARS functions Month-end reporting to managing stakeholders

Minimum Requirements

BCom qualification (Business | Accounting), or similar 3-5 years' experience in a similar role Experience leading a finance team Proficient with MYOB EXO, Word and Excel CA/CPA qualified, advantageous Experience liaising, consolidating and filing SARS requirements Strong statutory and management reporting skills Previous experience in a similar position

Skills Required

Meet established deadlines Strong organisation to organise multiple tasks simultaneously A keen eye for detail to verify tasks and documents, as well as identify issues and errors Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality Cope with changing plans or ideas as the situation changes
Please note: We sincerely appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we are grateful for every application, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R35000,00 - R40000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

What completed financial qualification do you have? What is your current or last financial role?
Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/07/20