Chief Financial Officer at Ellahi Consulting

Minimum Requirements
Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, BCom, or equivalent
• CA (S.A.) and professional registration
• Postgraduate degree in business management (advantageous)

Work Experience:

• 10 years of senior executive financial management experience
• Proven track record in manufacturing in a medium/large organization
• Experience in strategic and operational planning and corporate governance

Knowledge & Skills:

• IFRS, foreign currency markets, interest rate instruments, and SAP systems
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Advanced problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Personal Attributes:

• High integrity, urgency, and result orientation
• Creative problem-solving and sound judgment
• Change agility and a focus on growing relationships

Job Description
Key Performance Output Areas

Strategy Formulation & Commercial Management

• Formulate strategic plans for operational teams to meet objectives cost-effectively.
• Direct pricing mandates for a standardized approach to pricing, costing, and commercial offers.
• Oversee the commercial process and provide leadership in contract negotiations.
• Input into capital project approvals and ensure governance.
• Drive financial sustainability by focusing on high-margin products.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Ensure AFS compliance with IFRS.
• Manage financial performance and reporting, including internal controls, variance analysis, and profit margin management.
• Implement effective budgeting and forecasting.

Corporate Governance & Statutory Compliance

• Develop and review internal control systems.
• Liaise with internal audit for compliance.
• Ensure tax planning and compliance with SARS legislation.
• Oversee company secretarial work per the Companies Act.

Critical Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with the CEO on the company’s strategic vision and stakeholder relationships.
• Manage internal supplier relationships and drive process improvement.
• Provide financial insights at Board and subcommittee meetings.

Strategic Procurement

• Oversee strategic procurement for best value and effective supplier management.
• Align procurement strategies with operational goals.

Treasury Functions

• Define working capital policies and manage treasury risk.
• Oversee foreign exchange and interest rate exposure.
• Implement policies for derivatives and manage funding instruments.

Business Risk & Control Management

• Develop credit management policies and oversee insurance cover.
• Manage financial derivatives and risk management exposure.
• Regularly review Enterprise Risk Management to ensure sustainability.

Effective Leadership

• Promote performance measurement and opportunity assessment principles.
• Mentor employees and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Customers:

• Internal: Chief Executive; own management team; Senior Management and Executives across the business
• External: Shareholders, creditors, investors etc