To provide a comprehensive and strategic support to the Chief Financial Officer by providing day to day oversight of operational matters and supporting planning and execution of key deliverablesTo monitor, evaluate and measure the timeous implementation of deliverables across the DivisionSupport the co-ordination and alignment of Group Finance activitiesIdentify trends for business improvement and risk management purposesQualification: Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical degreeA Post graduate Qualification in a relevant field (e.g.
CA(SA), MBA/MBL, LLB etcExperience: The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 5 - 8 years' experience in the financial disciplineExperience in State Owned Entities or development finance entities and understanding of all applicable legislative and governance principles relative to Group FinanceUnderstanding of sustainable banking imperatives and environmental, social and governance requirements would be an advantageCandidate must have an appreciation of the role of the IDCThe candidate must have absolute commitment towards the values of the Corporation.Experience working in a high-level collaborative environmentProven track record of effectively interacting with senior managementAbility to work strategically and collaboratively across departmentsEffective, versatile and action-orientedExcellent communication skillsAbility to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationshipsExtremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals.Management and leadership experience will be an added advantageKnowledge of Microsoft Word, Advanced Excel and PowerPointPractical knowledge of SAP will be an added advantageFinancial / Shareholder Returns To serve as advisor to the CFOTo assume day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks and Coordinate the execution of strategic initiativesTo create and maintain cross-departmental relationships to enable leadership successTo manage the Chief Financial Officers budget and cost centres.
Consolidating reports across unitsTo assist in reporting activities and preparing comparative reportsTo assess inquiries directed to the CFO, determine the proper course of action and delegate to the appropriate individual to manage, and follow up to ensure resolvedInternal / Operational Processes Participate in strategy formulation and implementation for the CFO's officeProvide strategic advice and support on policy mattersManagement of the Office (planning and co-coordinating the activities of the office)Assist with reporting on various operational activitiesAnalyse trends and provide recommendations for remediation.To generate ideas for improvement of cross functional processes or resolution of complex problemsRepresent the IDC and the COO at internal and external forumsParticipate in corporate strategic initiatives/projectsCorporate Strategic Alignment To participate in and support Corporate InitiativesMonitor and evaluate divisional strategic priorities and preparation of reporting and presentation requirementsAssist and drive the requirements of the TPMO work-stream Customer Focus Stakeholder Management To create relationships with internal and external clientsDealing with client queries that require policy decisions to protect the organisation against reputation risk and ensure client satisfactionLearning, Leadership People Growth To provide leadership and support to staff within the Office of the CFOTo research best practice measuresTake responsibility for personal development and growthPromote the sharing of knowledge and best practiceImpeccable managerial and interpersonal skills LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES ResilienceDecisiveness in ExecutionPeople EngagementCommunication and EngagementDiverse Stakeholder ManagementTeamworkInnovationChange leadershipStrategic ThinkingBusiness Mind SetTECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES Business acumenStakeholder Management Analytical and problem solvingResults and solution orientatedPlanning and organizingLeadership and managerial skills.Monitoring and evaluation BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Verbal and written communication skillsNegotiation and influencing capability.Ability to follow through with initiatives.Ability to motivate and work with teams from diverse cultural backgrounds.Sense of urgency and can-do attitudeFlexible and able to deal with ambiguity.