Permanent in-house position with a hybrid working model (1 day a week at the office)

Benefits: Medical aid, provident fund, group life, annual performance-based bonus, etc.

A well-established financial and payments company based in Johannesburg has a vacancy available for a Head of Finance Reporting with a CA(SA) qualification/CIMA Qualification, at least 7 years of post-article work experience within a medium to large enterprise, and at least 3 years of work experience heading up and managing finance teams.

As the Head of Reporting, reporting to the CFO, you will be managing and leading the reporting function of the organization and play a key role in the achievement of the company’s financial objectives by leading the preparation of a sound financial plan, monitoring results, and recommending a course of action.

Key stakeholders, the incumbent will engage with: Executives and Management, Cost Centre Managers, External and Internal Audit, Board Committee Members, and Customers, as required.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the preparation of reporting the annual financial statements.
• Oversee the preparation of reports that go to external stakeholders.
• Financial Reporting.
• Oversee the drafting of financial statements in line with IFRS.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
• Review and approve financial disclosures and notes.
• Coordinate with auditors to facilitate the audit process.
• Balance sheet attestation and optimization.
• Liquidity Management.
• Treasury/Money market experience would be an advantage
• Regulatory Compliance
• Establish and maintain a centre of excellence for reviewing published financial information.
• Ensure the highest standards of accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.
• Lead initiatives to improve the quality and transparency of financial disclosures.
• Stakeholder Analysis and Reporting
• Stakeholder Reporting
• Team Development
• Performance Management
• Process Improvement
• Strategic Alignment
• Client Service
• Subject Matter Expertise - Support Management by providing insightful financial advice as required (examples include contract management, budget preparation, ad-hoc analysis, cost containment recommendations, etc.)
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Contribute to the development, amendment, and implementation of relevant policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and internal controls framework. Ensure the controls are effective, appropriate, and enforced. Address promptly any internal audit observations and mitigate risks, as required.
• Build, manage, and motivate a high-performing team. Ensure that the team has the appropriate level of management oversight, a solid understanding of work requirements, and the expertise to perform adequately. Ensure that the team’s goals are aligned with business strategies, well documented, clearly understood, and regularly reviewed. Deliver internal and external stakeholder requirements/SLAs/OLAs.