Senior Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Employment Type: Full-time
A growing technology and sustainability-focused business is looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager / CFO to take ownership of the company's finance function.
This is a hands-on senior finance role suited to someone who has experience working within an SME, entrepreneurial or growing business environment and can manage both the day-to-day financial function and provide strategic financial guidance to senior management and the Board

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements: Take overall responsibility for the company's finance function Manage accounting processes, reconciliations and month-end close Prepare and analyse monthly management and financial reports Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning Monitor cash flow, working capital, debtors and creditors Ensure strong financial controls and accurate accounting records Manage VAT, SARS and statutory financial compliance Coordinate annual financial statements and external audits Liaise with external accountants, auditors and financial service providers Provide financial analysis and advice to senior management and the Board Support funding applications, investor reporting, grants and financial due diligence Identify financial risks and implement appropriate controls Develop and improve finance systems, processes and reporting structures Provide commercial insight into revenue, margins, costs, cash flow and business performance Support the business as it scales and develops its finance function Minimum Requirements BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting, BCom Finance or equivalent qualification. 5-7 years' progressive finance experience. Strong experience managing the full finance function within an SME, entrepreneurial or growing business. Strong end-to-end accounting knowledge. Experience with: Management accounts Month-end processes Reconciliations Budgeting and forecasting Cash flow and working capital Financial controls Financial reporting Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with Xero or a comparable cloud-based accounting system . Strong attention to detail, accuracy and financial discipline. Advantageous CA(SA) or PA(SA). SARS eFiling and VAT201 experience. Experience with audits and annual financial statements. Investor reporting or funding experience. Financial due diligence experience. Experience within a start-up, SME or high-growth environment. Key Competencies Strong financial and commercial judgement. Analytical and solution-driven. High level of integrity and confidentiality. Strong communication and business partnering skills. Able to provide financial advice and challenge when required. Strong ownership and accountability. Comfortable working hands-on in a growing business Consultant: Donavan Mannikam - Dante Personnel Greenstone Apply via our website If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful