Candidate Requirements

• A BCom Honours degree or equivalent, with at least seven years’ working experience in a complex and multi-dimensional financial department with at least five years at management level.
• Chartered Accountant (SA) or CIMA qualifications
• Excellent experience in analysing and interpreting financial data and complex financial reporting;
• In depth experience in dealing with various internal and external stakeholders such as auditors, suppliers, industry funders, etc;
• Understanding of legislation applicable to a state-owned entity and working experience in such an entity will be beneficial;
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to make informed decisions, attention to detail and a high level of accuracy;
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop solutions to complex financial issues;
• Very effective organisational skills and advanced Microsoft Office suite skills;
• Outstanding knowledge and ability to apply accounting principles;
• Excellent knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation, policies and procedures typically relevant in the area of responsibility;
• Exceptional ability to assess risk within the area of responsibility and skills to recommend and implement appropriate internal control systems;
• Ability to analyse financial data and to communicate the results to a diverse group;
• Ability to manage, evaluate and develop people;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to have effective working relationships with people at all levels in the organisation;
• Excellent verbal, written, listening, presentation and communication skills;
• Ability to work/function well within teams with sensitivity to diverse cultures;
• Sound work ethic, time management skills and the ability to manage stress.