Finance Director

The successful candidate will be responsible for the entire finance function of the company reporting to the Senior finance director and the General Manager. Duties and Responsibilities:Budgets, forecasts, and strategic planning: Analyze current trends, economic indicators, inflation, expected growth, expense trends and the like. Collaborate with GM, BUD, HR. operations and peers across the division or international.Budget according to EEMEA and International guidelines and provide strategic year to year growth and direction regarding operational and structural requirements vs sales and operating income.Profitability and expense analysis: Communicate regularly with departmental heads in terms of budget achievements as well as communication with internal and external auditors.Set challenging but achievable budgets and review actual vs budget performance. In cooperation with the GM take necessary corrective actions to get back in line with budget.Tax: Ensuring all Corporate & Local Tax reports and requirements are completed within Corporate guidelines and local regulations. Liaising and communicating regularly with the International Tax departmentEnsure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with corporate guidelines (US GAAP) and statutory requirements (Local GAAP).Review monthly and quarterly financial reports, query over expenditures, present feedback to management and provide direction and corrective action where necessaryEnsure effective and efficient internal controls are in place in line with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) standards, and implement corrective actions in case of any deficiencies identified by internal or external auditors. Skills and Qualifications: CA(SA) AND CIMA is would be advantageous5 years in a management role is requiredShared services exposure is mandatoryBusiness partnering skills essentialExperience of having worked as a Statutory Finance Director & Public officer (representative tax payer at SARS) System exposure:· Hyperion (HFM)