Head of Finance

Johannesburg
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Accounting
Reference: NFR005354/PvdB

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Network Recruitment

Job purpose: To provide strategic direction for the finance function, while maintaining accountability for financial reporting, financial management and compliance with applicable regulatory and legal requirements of the organisation.

Roles and Responsibilities

Position finance systems, policies and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the Foundation
Drive institutional budgeting process, implement robust budget monitoring systems and review mechanisms, recommending cost reduction strategies and the correct allocation of budgets
Oversee the taxation affairs of the organisation
Contribute to income generation strategies, input on fundraising plans and proposals
Stay abreast of changes to legislation and regulatory requirements for the NPO sector
Continually conduct risk management analysis on the financial health of the organisation
Oversee cash flow movements and cash flow requirements and ensure that appropriate treasury controls are in place
Supervise the management of the internal and audit processes, ensuring recommendations are implemented and audit issues are resolved
Oversee the preparation of the annual financial statements
Oversee commercial decision-making, when necessary, in relation to licensing agreements, merchandise sales and royalty income
Drive the recruitment, training, mentoring and development of new staff members
Present finance reports to the Board of Trustees and relevant sub-committees
Cultivate and maintain positive and conducive working relationships with staff and stakeholders
Drive internal compliance with financial policies, processes and systems

Qualifications and Requirements

Post graduate degree in Finance/Financial Management or Accounting
Membership with relevant professional body (SAICA, CIMA, SAIPA etc.)
5-7 years applied experience in Accounting/ Finance/ Management Accounting/Business Management
3-5 years management experience
NGO/NPO experience advantageous
Corporate governance and ethics; King III/IV, Risk Management, Finance Management, Company and NPO Acts, purpose and duties of Boards

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit www.networkrecruitment.co.za

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.