AfroCentric Investment Corporation Limited ("AfroCentric”) is a black-owned, investment holding company which is substantially invested in healthcare. AfroCentric was established in 2008 and is listed in the healthcare sector on the JSE.
Through its operating subsidiaries, AfroCentric provides health administration and health risk management solutions to t...
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AfroCentric Group is looking for a General Manager: Group Financial Reporting to manage the entire Group Finance function by strategising, developing, implementing and maintaining a complete range of financial, administrative and statutory activities.
Responsibilities and Duties
Develop business plans to implement the defined integrated functional plans with peer divisions or functions
Optimise the function's core internal processes and internal supply chain and resolve functional operating conflicts
Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of finance projects (e.g. audit, budget, forecasting)
Active involvement in all strategic initiatives in group (costing of initiatives, valuation of companies, cost benefit analysis)
Manage financial system
Ensure delivery of clean annual audit report
Remain up to date with macro and micro-economic conditions, legislation, competition, market sentiment and the industry in general, to anticipate and plan for circumstances that may influence the development and implementation of the functional strategic plan
Provide input into and develop the functional strategic plan
Ensure strategy is implemented in a manner that supports operational and market imperatives
Communicate strategic context and strategic implementation plans to ensure operational best practice and continuous improvement
Ensure appropriate, active and informative relationships with relevant stakeholders are in place
Drive delivery of customer expectations within organisational quality and quantity standards
Accountability for functional budget and overall financial management
Accountability for the function's performance, within the agreed strategic framework
Develop and retain skilled, engaged employees
Promote transformation
Legal, statutory and regulatory compliance (public accountability) on all requirements are implemented and maintained for function
Structures and frameworks for risk controls and governance within the function are implemented
Ensure function is a key contributor in terms of social awareness and corporate citizenship
Competencies
Communication Skills
Computer Technology Skills
Executive Business Writing Skills
Innovates and Takes Risks
Interpretation of financial statements
Development of financial models
Financial Acumen
Experience
12 years relevant experience including 5 years at senior management level
Knowledge and application of forecasting and budgeting methodology
Knowledge and application of expenditure and Cost Accounting principles
Knowledge, application and compliance to relevant legislation and regulations
Qualifications
Finance and or management degree at Masters or doctorate level