Head of Finance: Grow Great at DG Murray Trust

Role

Grow Great is a national campaign to galvanise South Africa towards a national commitment towards a stunted free generation by 2030. Stunting is a social justice issue that is associated with lifelong cognitive defects, educational and employment challenges, increased risk of chronic diseases in adulthood and cycles of intergenerational poverty

DGMT seeks to appoint a Head of Finance to lead the Grow Great finance function during its next transition phase.

Grow Great is an incubated project of the DG Murray Trust. DGMT is a public innovator committed to developing South Africa’s potential through strategic investment. Our goal for South Africa is a flourishing people, economy and society.

Minimum requirements

• CA (SA) or CIMA
• 5+ years’ post-article experience, either commercial or NGO sector
• Advanced Excel skills
• Sage Evolution experience is an advantage

The ideal candidate will have:

• Clear communicator with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels – both verbal and written
• Strong problem-solving skills with effective decision-making
• Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities
• Take ownership, be accountable and reliable
• Structured approach with excellent planning, organizational and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work well under pressure – independently as well as within a team
• Self-motivated, targeted result and deadline-driven
• Advanced in Excel

Responsibilities

• Cashflow forecasts and daily management of cash flows
• Annual budgets and investigation of variances
• Maintain the internal control framework and compliance
• Manage project funding
• Monthly payroll submissions
• Inventory costing, stock takes, and variance analysis of stock takes
• Compliance with all relevant legislation
• Funder reporting