Finance Executive

DEPARTMENT: Finance

Pepkor Installations is a business in the Strategic Support structure of the PEPKOR Group. An exciting Exco Leadership opportunity has become available in the Pepkor Installations business. We are looking for an individual who can head up the financial team and provide sound financial advice for optimal business decision making.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To manage the Finance, Admin, IT and Planning functions (including all financial processes, reporting, financial budgets, forecasting, tax- and treasury management, imports management as well as the IT and payroll components) and to provide sound advice and support to senior management for optimal business decision making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Management
   • Management of the budgeting and forecasting process
   • Management of all banking relationships and payments for PKI
   • Management of the invoice process
   • Management of the reconciliation process (debtors/loan accounts etc)
   • Management of forex payments
   • Ensuring general financial compliance
   • Ensuring treasury compliance
   • Manage financial payroll function - monthly & weekly employees paid on time
2. Financial Reporting
   • Manage external audit process
   • Stock & GP Management, Forecasting & Analysis
   • Cost Control Management - Report on Cost of doing business
   • Compilation and analysis of financial and statutory reporting
3. Taxation
   • Managing the tax process in accordance with IFRS and/or local GAAP - timely & accurate submissions of (VAT, PAYE, Tax, etc.)
4. Strategy Implementation
   • Provide input on company strategy
   • Build and improve Financial Strategy
   • Implement, maintain and optimise business processes
5. Leadership
   • Lead, develop and manage finance team
6. Systems Management
   • Manage IT Function
   • Maintain appropriate knowledge of the entire business and its impacts on the financial system
7. Planning Management
   • Stock levels
   • Stock management

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Chartered Accountant preferable, alternatively CIMA qualification
• Minimum 5-8 years experience (post article experience) in a finance environment
• Experience in contributing to the development and execution of financial strategy
• Experience in budgeting and risk management
• Experience in forecasting and data analysis
• Retail and/or manufacturing experience advantageous
• Knowledge of management accounting and reporting
• Knowledge of financial control environment and governance
• Forecasting and budgeting, and Profitability Analysis skills
• Financial systems knowledge and the impact it has across the board
• Understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), VAT and other related taxes
• Cross functional integration skills
• Understanding of the business, industry and economic environment and relevant role-players
• Computer literacy: Advanced level (MS Office Software and Financial systems)
• Competencies: Leadership; Problem assessment; Decision making; Business Acumen; Detail Orientation; Stress Tolerance

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Application Deadline: 2024/10/30