Head of Finance - Midrand at Two Mountains

Purpose of the Job

The role is responsible for delivery of the financial accounting and finance control function in the organization through other managers and their teams. Carries overall responsibility for the preparation and quality of financial accounts and maintenance of financial records over periods of 3 Months to 1 year.

Key Outputs

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:

• Carries overall responsibility for the preparation and quality of financial accounts and maintenance of financial records.
• Assists in deciding on the financial and business viability of new and existing projects and programmes.
• Review, and support the preparation and distribution of Board Reports.
• Facilitates understanding of the financial & non-financial results of the business operations.
• Assist in providing strategic financial information to support business decision-making.
• Understands the business value chain and ways to improve / enhance value.
• Proactively supports business change, and accountability for major change initiatives to improve the financial performance of the business.
• Plans and prepares budgets and documents such as the annual business plan, according to organisational goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant

Experience Required:

• 5 -8 years post articles working experience
• Expense Management and Allocations (thorough understanding of expenses allocation process including use of appropriate systems)

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Services/Insurance Industry experience is required
• IFRS 17 Knowledge and application will be advantageous

Behavioural Competencies:

• Solid Analytical Skills
• Complex Problem-solving Skills
• Results Driven
• Attention to Detail
• Able to work and make decisions under pressure
• Excellent Communicator (written & verbal/presentation skills)
• Resilience and influential
• Strategic