Head Of Finance

An insurance company that has a particular interest in emerging markets in Africa is looking for a Head of Finance based in Centurion, Gauteng.

The key purpose of this role is the day-to-day management of the Finance department to ensure efficient running of the unit and accurate reporting of accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and implement proper operational controls for financial efficiency.
• Ensure complete operational compliance with manuals and policies.
• Ensure that financial reports are timeously prepared for stakeholders.
• Ensure that cash-flow projections are done on a weekly basis.
• Coordinate with the CFO on the best practice to manage ECIC financial resources.
• Ensure compliance with all Tax legislation.

Requirements

• Professionally Qualified – CA(SA)
• At least 5-year post article experience in a finance unit in a supervisory or management level. Preference will be given to individuals from the financial and/or insurance industry.
• Excellent knowledge of information technology advanced EXCEL, AX, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar accounting system.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge: IFRS, Tax, Auditing, PFMA
• Strong commercial awareness; Strong business acumen
• Strong financial statement analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.

Salary: R1 million p/a