Head Of Finance at Optimal Growth Technologies

Role purpose:

• The role is an end-to-end finance role which includes financial operations and FP&A.
• The individual takes overall responsibility for all financial matters in the Group of companies, setting all forecasts, overseeing monthly financial reporting and all statutory audits / reporting.
• The role also includes full working capital and cash management and maintain an appropriate control environment.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

Financial Planning

• Forecasts business performance into the future
• Ensures inputs from all executives for financial planning
• Guides the implementation of the business strategy based on insights from the financial planning

Financial operations

• Oversees general accounting functions i.e. payroll, tax etc
• Ensures robust control environment to deliver trusted, accurate and compliant financial environment

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Business leadership and transformation
• Commercial Acumen
• Strong analytical skills
• Compelling communication and influencing skills
• Planning and Organising
• Motivating and Developing Others

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• B.Com Accounting honours degree / CA(SA) or equivalent
• At least 10 years financial management experience, preferably in a public enterprise

environment

• ICT industry experience an advantage
• 5yrs Leadership experience
• Governance custodian, to ensure all group policies, IFRS and companies act requirements are adhered to
• Reviews financial policies and procedures
• Oversees technical accounting projects within the Group like IFRS15
• Manages financial reporting: Month-End, Year-End, Group Finance

Management Reporting

• Reports to MD & Exco team on Group's key indicators for the month
• Statutory reporting
• Ensures finalisation of annual financial statements
• Manages reporting to external auditors
• Ensuring CIPC deadlines are adhered to

Control and Governance

• Ensures compliance with financial year end processes

Operational Support

• Ensures support with the consolidation of financial results