Senior Financial Executive at Robert Walters

Key qualifications and experience required for the Senior Financial Executive

• CA (SA) (non-negotiable)
• Minimum 10 years’ post-articlesexperience specifically within the Financial Services / Asset Management / Private Equity sector
• Strong Financial Accounting background, Financial Reporting and Treasury experience – NB
• Management of staff experience
• General Financial Management and Financial Control
• Interaction with senior andexecutive management
• Demonstrated expertise in compliance legislation
• IFRStechnical knowledge
• Taxation – international tax, transfer pricing in addition to general taxation - income tax, deferred tax computations, interactions with revenue authorities etc.
• International exposure/experience(advantageous)

Key duties for the Senior Financial Executive

• Collaborate with senior management on high-impact initiatives that shape the future direction of the business.
• Take ownership of strategic financial projects, drive innovation in finance processes.
• Lead and manage the full finance, compliance, and secretarial functions for the group, ensuring all processes are executed efficiently and accurately.
• Coach and develop a team of three strong and competent finance professionals.
• Take primary responsibility for overseeing financial management of group operations, including monthly management reporting, review of income statements, balance sheets, cashflow variances, and executive-level reporting.
• Coordinate and drive central strategic financial projects such as new business initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Oversee accounting and bookkeeping functions, investment assessment activities, valuations, capital efficiency planning, procurement processes, and related financial operations.
• Review month-end consolidation activities including monthly and year-to-date accounts, reconciliations, journals, and ensure accuracy in all financial records.
• Manage tax compliance and planning functions including international tax planning, transfer pricing matters, preparation of tax computations (income tax, VAT, CGT), filings, and correspondence with tax authorities.
• Prepare annual budgets and oversee treasury functionssuch as cash management and forecasting to support robust financial planning – NB
• Supervise banking oversight activities while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements by project managing the preparation and submission of relevant returns.
• Maintain statutory, secretarial, and regulatory records in accordance with legal standards while developing efficient cost control systems.
• Manage external audits by preparing documentation for operational, interim, and year-end audits; liaise with external service providers including accounting firms, tax advisors, legal counsel, and compliance specialists.