Chief Financial Office at Solar Capital (Pty) Ltd

Job description

Ideal candidate:

Young, dynamic CA with a proven track record in managing all facets of the company’s financial functions. This individual possesses drive and vision, and can operate in an entrepreneurial environment. S/he has high attention to detail with strong analytical skills. A strong work ethic is a must.

Job Purpose:

Lead, direct and assume responsibility for the development and execution of Financial Management strategies, policies, procedures and work practices. Ensure the financial implications of business decisions are considered, and their impact correctly recorded and reflected for both financial management and statutory purposes.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Provide primary day to day management of the administrative, financial and risk management operations of the company;
• Develop and monitor control systems;
• Ensure financial staff maintain financial record systems and processes, ensuring adequate internal controls are in place;
• Coordinate all audit activities to ensure accurate, timely financial and accounting information;
• Develop and manage all direct staff;
• Responsible for implementing and monitoring effective information systems to support sound financial information;
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures;
• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions;
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation;
• Maintain financial records for each project in a manner that facilitates management reports;
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual projects; and
• Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized.