An opportunity exists for an experienced, energetic and strategic minded Chief Financial Officer to take responsibility for the financial strategy and effective risk management of Africa Biomass Company
The CFO will be responsible for managing the financial aspects including financial planning and analysis, cash flow management as well as financial reporting on strategic level.
The position in Worcester requires you to play a proactive role in partnering with the CEO and the financial manager in the development and adaption of the company’s financial strategy in order to facilitate business decisions and optimise allocation of funding and resources to achieve measurable strategic objectives and the financial reporting responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Effective management of the accounts department.
- Assist with and implement financial strategies, plans and procedures.
- Perform risk assessments of the organisation’s liabilities and investments.
- Ensure compliance with the law and company’s policies. (compliance and corporate governance)
- Preparation of management information and financial forecasts on a monthly basis
- Report and monitor the financial department’s performance.
- Manage relationships with partners/vendors.
- Manage of debtors and creditors
- Compilation of annual budget schedules
- Cash flow management
- Bank reconciliation for ZAR and foreign currency accounts
- Balance sheet account reconciliations
- Preparation of financial statements in accordance with IRFS for SME’s
- Statutory monthly SARS returns
- Any reasonable tasks as and when required
Desired experience and qualifications
- At least 10 years’ proven experience in finance management / or as Chief Financial Officer/ Financial Manager
- Degree in Accounting
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial policies and risk management practices.
- Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
- Be proactive and promote a culture of constant improvement and innovation
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Strategic and business growth focused
- Able to engage with staff at all levels of the organisation and exercise sound judgement.
- Knowledge and experience in XERO accounting software will be beneficial
- Numerical skills and extremely accurate
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently
Please send applications to hr@abc.co.za
All applicants can send their CVs to hr@abc.co.za
Please indicate clearly what position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications close as soon as the right candidate is appointed.
