Main Purpose of Role
- Lead and manage the finance and accounting functions - across the Mobalyz Service segment of the business
- Ensure credibility of the finance and accounting function by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and results
- Provide strategic and financial insights to both the CFO and the executive head to promote the use of metrics to drive the business decision making and strategic direction
- Offers recommendations to enhance the financial performance of the organization, by assisting with both risk management and planning the organization's financial strategy.
This section is to describe specific end results required to be successful on the job
The Financial And Accounting Functions Include The Following Areas
- Drive and review the accuracy of the processing of all accounting transactions and reconciliations by the Senior Accountant
- Prepare the annual financial statements, interim and year end financial packs.
- Prepare and present the monthly performance of Mobalyz Services.
- Co-ordination and reporting around costs across the business - including the adequate management thereof in line with expectations and pinpoint potential areas for improvement;
- Promote the use of systems and integration within the finance team to drive efficiencies;
- Drive an environment of adequate financial control - including reconciliations, process documentation and controls;
- Drive collaboration and completeness of the annual budgeting process;
- Delivery of CFO reports and other board documents to provide both strategic and financial insights to drive business decision making;
- Deliver high quality reporting and analysis which is both relevant and meaningful - whenever required;
- Drive regular and pro-active engagement and collaboration with multiple teams across business which includes:
FP&A
Treasury
Various operational teams
Transaction Capital (Holding company)
External parties
- Auditors.
This section is to clarify essential competencies for the job
- Attention to detail
- Effective time management skills
- Team leadership & management
- Ability to manage own priorities and effectively drive deliver from the broader team
- Deadline driven
- Multitasking capabilities
- Effective communication
- Conflict Management
- Analytical skills
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Demonstrate initiative
- Ability to collaborative with multiple individuals - across the organisation and externally
This section is to clarify essential requirements for the job
- Bcom Degree in Accounting
- 6-8 years of experience in a operational finance role, with specific experience in reporting and the preparation of financial statements
- Experience in managing teams
- Experience in defining processes and implementing systems needed to support growth, and well as the implementation of financial controls
- Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment
- Strategic/visionary in thinking - can communicate big picture thinking in an inspiring way
- Innovative
- Ability to generate new and innovative approaches to problems
- Open to criticism and ideas
- Solicit feedback from others
- Financial reporting
- Treasury Management
- Business partnering
- Degree
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- South African Institute of Professional Accountant
SA Taxi is a vertically integrated business utilizing specialist capabilities, enriched proprietary data & technology to provide developmental finance, insurance and other services.
The minibus taxi industry is a critical pillar of the public transport sector servicing the majority of South Africa's working population. Our business offering empowers SMEs and creates shared value opportunities thus ensuring the sustainability of this industry.
Employer & Job Benefits
- Medical Aid
- Pension Fund
