Department Head: Financial Management at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

• To lead a complex Financial Management portfolio by translating enterprise finance strategy, policy and standards into effective delivery, strong control environments and high-quality financial insight.
• Through layered leadership and advanced judgement, ensure financial integrity, enable informed decision-making and build sustainable financial management capability across the business.

Experience

• 8+yrs post‑qualification experience in financial management, financial control or financial reporting within complex environments.
• Proven experience leading managers and/or senior finance professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to apply accounting standards, governance frameworks and internal controls within highly regulated or complex business contexts (e.g. financial services, insurance).
• Strong track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing financial outcomes through insight and judgement.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Honours Degree in Accounting - Financial Accounting or Finance
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)
Knowledge

• Financial accounting standards (IFRS / GAAP as applicable)
• Financial governance, risk and control frameworks
• Finance operating models and the finance value chain
• Budgeting, forecasting and performance management principles
• Financial systems, data and process optimisation
• People leadership and capability development

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Commercial Thinking Skills
• Communications Skills
• Decision making skills
• Leadership Skills
• Problem solving skills