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Director of Finance (Expat)
(Director of Finance )
Overview
Reference
Director of Finance
Salary
$100,000 - $120,000/annum
Job Location
- South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Johannesburg
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
25 July 2024
Our client is looking for a Director of Finance to manage the overall accounts and finance functions of the business. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing a team as well as experience as a Director of Finance.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting:
- Create financial reports.
- Ensure compliance with tax filing and financial reporting standards.
- Oversee the development of the company's finance departments.
- Risk Management:
- Focus on risk management.
- Ensure compliance with finance-related laws, procedures, and regulations.
- Data Analysis:
- Conduct accurate data analysis.
- Advise senior management on strategies to maximize profits.
- Financial Planning:
- Oversee the organization's internal budget and finances.
- Manage bank transactions, loans, debts, and other sources of funding.
- Financial Strategy:
- Develop plans for the organization's long-term financial goals.
- Advise senior managers on profit-maximizing ideas and risks.
- Taxation:
- Oversee taxation issues.
Key Skills:
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data mining tools like SQL and Access.
- Effective business and financial acumen.
- Advanced math skills and the ability to use numerical information to express ideas and problems.
- Ability to motivate team members for higher productivity and efficiency.
- In-depth knowledge of finance and accounting, including GAAP, international finance, and complex financial documents.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and business judgment skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable information.
- Strong communication skills to notify others of important decisions and keep the company running smoothly.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain month-end deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, financial systems (ERP), and accounting practices.
- Desired behaviors include being a team player, flexibility and adaptability, knowledgeable, self-managed, collaborative, resilient, dependable, and trustworthy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or a related field.
- 5-7 years of relevant experience within a Financial Management role.
- Articles preferred, Finance Management Experience.
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