Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Functions, CIB Finance at Standard Bank Group

JOB PURPOSE
To be accountable for leading the finance function for all Corporate Functions (CF's) including the execution of the CF and Executive finance strategies. To provide value manager support into the business that extends beyond pure finance concepts but embraces the transformation of finance into a true value advisor that influences the business direction in terms of CF's and Executive. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Provide financial leadership in determining strategic business direction, financing, capital market and longer-term strategies vital to the future performance of the CIB.
• Balance the capabilities, talent, costs, and service levels to ensure the finance function is performing its core responsibilities and duties effectively.
• Allocate limited human and IT resources to drive the greatest return on investment while managing risk.
• Regularly assess and ensure alignment of the finance function's activities and organisation with new accounting standards and increasing granular and extensive regulatory requirements.
• Accountable for the management, development and training of finance talent to ensure the finance function's structure and activities are adequate and sustainable in the context of the business, competitive, and legal environments.
• Invest in technology to automate the finance function's processes, enabling finance teams to play a more strategic role within the business and support top management with complex decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Finance and Accounting Degree
• C.A. (S.A.) or equivalent qualification; Member of SAICA or equivalent body
• 3-4 years Experience in managing a finance function that supports a business that operates across multiple Geographies, across Africa continent is preferable. Articles preferable.
• At least 10 years' experience in financial management. Previous experience in heading up a finance team and delivering key MIS to business. Management Accounting reporting experience with understanding of finance regulatory frameworks. Broad understanding of a business environment.