Requirements: CA(SA) 5 years' experience in leading the finance function Experience in managing a large team Retail experience advantageous SAGE 300 knowledge advantageous Advanced Excel Skills Duties include: Manage Group Finance according to business plans Interpretation of Business Plan and Strategy GAP analysis between activities of department and best practice Manage and review budgets and forecast Maintain a strict cost management culture Approve and monitor expenditure Analyse cash flow and monitor cash balances and cash forecasts Arrange debt and equity financing Analyse financial statements to identify potential risk areas Identify and implement cost saving initiatives Identify processes to be improved efficiencies and implement changes Financial Controls and process improvements Manage, direct and guide finance team on improving financial controls Ensure financial and accounting policies are relevant Ensure proper reconciliation and review of balance sheet accounts Identify deviations to policies and procedures and implement improved control environment Authorise payment of vendors/sundry payments according to delegation of duties Advise and coach business managers on control improvements Ensure that a business case is in place for all relevant projects Monthly Group Financial Reporting Manage and direct the planning & coordination of month end close, consolidation process and reporting Ensure the monthly reporting is aligned with best practice Prepare the monthly Group Financial Report Analytic review and interpretation of each division/company financial report and business drivers Continuously evaluate the relevance of the information contained in the Financial Reports. Interim and annual Financial Reporting (Statutory reporting). Manage and direct the planning & coordination of annual financial reporting procedure with all role-players Review the financial statements of other small entities within the Group Ensure the Financial statements are aligned with the relevant accounting standards Review the Audit Reports and findings and implement recommendations Continuously evaluate the relevance of the information contained in the Audit Report Manage and develop team members Manage department according to applicable legislation and company Code of Conduct Maintain appropriate insurance coverage
