CFO/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Overview

A Vehicle Tracking, Recovery and Fleet Management business operations throughout South Africa is looking for a CFO.

The business has experienced exponential growth over the last few years and now has a staff compliment of over 200 employees nationally.

The business is looking to consolidate its national footprint and to expand into sub-Saharan Africa in the medium term. To achieve this the business will require a CFO with strong technical knowledge, management ability, and experience with high-growth entities.

Job Description

As the business continues to experience exponential growth and sets its sights on possible international expansion, we are looking for a capable, experienced CFO to support the CEO in developing operational and financial strategies and internal controls that will enable the company to reach its full potential and maximise stakeholder value.

The CFO will form part of the management team based at the headquarters in Johannesburg and will take ultimate responsibility for the company's accounting, finance and admin functions. The CFO will directly head the Finance and Admin Department (currently consisting of an Admin Manager, an accounts clerk, and 8 collections clerks).

Tasks And Duties

Form a close working relationship with the CEO and other members of the senior management team
Take overall control of the company's accounting function
Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers
Ensure that company financial systems and internal controls are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth
Lead and develop the finance team
Prepare corporate budgets and forecasts
Take ultimate responsibility for the company's cash management function
Prepare monthly management accounts and Annual Financial Statements
Oversee the statutory audit process
Ensure compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies
Corporate finance: manage company processes regarding capital, debt, taxation, equity, procurement, etc.
Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including customer, investors, bankers, etc.

Qualifications And Experience

Advanced qualification in finance and accounting (CA(SA), etc.)
Proven experience as an FM, finance officer, or CFO
Experience with international group structures and the setting up thereof would be highly advantageous
Firm grasp of current accounting standards and commercial legislation (taxation, etc.)
High level of proficiency with commonly used business software packages (MS Office, QuickBooks)
Excellent data analysis and forecasting skills
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem solving and organisational skills

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Desired Skills