Chief Financial Officer at WesBank

Job Description

Lead and manage the overall finance portfolio/s for the Business Unit, ensuring professional and ethical financial standards, practices and governance, and a cohesive finance service offering that is aligned to the Business Unit and Segment strategies Determine and direct financial strategy for the Business Unit in partnership with the CEO and Exco.

Serve as an active member of the senior-management team, providing specialist support and advice that guides business decision making for short- and long-term performance and growth of the Business Unit, and ensure that financial transactions, policies and procedures meet business objectives and regulatory body requirements.

• Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training and development where appropriate.
• Provide stewardship of the overall business portfolio ensuring business integrity, financial health and control.
• Practice sound and ethical financial management through the technical application of financial, accounting and business knowledge.
• Monitor and enforce effective control, governance and compliance procedures to prevent and reduce financial losses.
• Manage people by executing line manager responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance delivery.
• Lead projects, overall performance and strategic direction of the relevant area/function.
• Engage and communicate effectively with relevant colleagues, regulators, auditors and other stakeholders.
• Effectively partner with the business and assume a strategic role in the overall management of the business.
• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances.
• Develop financial strategies and supporting frameworks and execute defined strategies by translating them into financial operations.
• Develop and nurture internal relationships within FNB enabling collaboration.
• Demonstrate exemplary leadership behaviour, through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values.

The ideal candidate must have:

• 8-10 years in a finance managerial role
• Bachelors in Accounting or similar
• CA(SA)/CIMA/MBA will be advantageous
• Breadth of experience with Pricing and Credit Reporting.
• Strong communication skills (both written and in person).
• Frontline and Product Experience will be advantageous