Head of Finance

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CA(SA), CPA, or equivalent (essential).
• Minimum 8–10 years' progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Experience within logistics, transport, supply chain, manufacturing, mining, engineering, or other complex operational environments.
• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams within a fast-paced business.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, governance, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance analysis.
• Experience managing treasury, cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance, statutory reporting, and external audit management.
• Experience preparing management accounts, financial statements, and executive reporting packs.
• Advanced financial modelling, business analysis, and commercial decision-support skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong financial reporting capability.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to influence strategic business decisions.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and people development skills.
• Ability to identify financial risks and implement effective control measures.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and provide strategic financial leadership to support business objectives.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, management accounts, and executive reporting packs.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Monitor financial performance, analyse variances, and provide strategic recommendations to improve profitability.
• Oversee treasury, cash flow, liquidity, and working capital management.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory regulations, tax legislation, and internal financial policies.
• Manage corporate tax, VAT, payroll taxes, statutory submissions, and external audit processes.
• Build and maintain strong financial controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes.
• Provide financial modelling, investment analysis, and commercial support for business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, financial performance, and cost management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while driving a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with operational, commercial, procurement, HR, and executive teams to support business growth.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, regulatory authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Support strategic initiatives, business transformation projects, and continuous process improvement.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial information presented to management.

Key Skills

• Financial leadership and strategic planning
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Treasury and cash flow management
• IFRS and financial governance
• Tax compliance and statutory reporting
• Financial modelling and business analysis
• Commercial and business partnering
• Risk management and internal controls
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Leadership and team development
• Stakeholder and relationship management
• Communication and presentation skills
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Continuous improvement and process optimisation
• Organisational and planning skills
• High attention to detail and professionalism

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CA(SA), CPA, or equivalent (essential).
• MBA or postgraduate qualification (advantageous).
• Minimum 8–10 years' finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience within logistics, transport, supply chain, manufacturing, mining, engineering, or similar industries.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and tax management.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial governance, and statutory compliance.
• Experience using ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to lead finance teams and support strategic business growth.

How to Apply

Apply using the following link: https://www.recruitmentmattersafrica.com/careers/?job_id=z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3c2uZodJZXON-Ek28ctO_Q7s=