Key Requirements:Degree in Accounting Completed SAICA articlesMinimum 5 years' experience in senior financial roleExperience in managing and leading a teamStrategic planning and executionKnowledge of contracting, accounting, budgeting and cost controlKnowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems and state financial regulationsAnalyze data and prepare financial reports, statements and projectionsProfessional written and verbal communication skillsAbility to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and manage several projects simultaneouslyKey Performance Areas:PlanningAssist in formulating the companys future direction and supporting tactical initiativesMonitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plansDevelop financial and tax strategies in consultation with external auditorsManage the capital request and budgeting processesDevelop performance measures that support the companys strategic directionOperationsParticipate in key decisions as a member of executive management teamManage the accounting departmentsManage third partiesSupervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitionsEnsure record systems are maintained according to generally accepted auditing standardsFinancial InformationOversee the issuance of financial informationReport financial results to board of directorsAnalyze cash flow, cost controls and expenses to guide business leadersAnalyze financial statements to pinpoint potential weak areasRisk ManagementUnderstand and mitigate key elements of the companys risk profileMonitor legal issuesConstruct and monitor reliable control systemsMaintain appropriate insurance coverageEnsure compliance to legal and regulatory requirementsMaintain relations with external auditors and follow through on recommendationsOversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure and position control documents, department budgets, mass salary updates, ledger and account maintenance and data entryFunding and Third PartiesMonitor cash balances and forecastsArrange for debt and equity financingMaintain banking relationships