Our client is seeking a Senior Finance Executive with excellent technical and problem-solving skills, a proactive approach to work, impeccable judgment, and a proven track record in getting things done.The role involves maintaining accounting records, financial management, budgeting, reporting, analysis, to maintain a strong and effective finance department that enables and supports the business.Responsibilities:Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with IFRS.Ensure that financial risks are identified and effectively managed through the implementation and monitoring of appropriate accounting procedures (aligned with IFRS).Sound internal controls and good governance structures.In collaboration with the Directors, prepare the organisations consolidated annual budget, aswell as, prepare the half year review and forecast.Prepare timeous and accurate financial reports for submission to the resident Directors, executive management team and the non resident Board of Directors.Undertake audit preparations to ensure an efficient, effective, and successful audit process.Ensure that audit findings are timeously resolved, prior to the commencement of thenext years audit.Ensure that the organisations core finances are managed and accounted for an effective and transparent manner.Review the effectiveness of the accounting and reporting systems on an ongoing basis, to identify areas for enhancement or improvement.Prepare relevant and accurate monthly management accounts for submission to therelevant stakeholders including the Directors, executive management team, as well as addressany queries raised.Oversee the full accounting functions including the income statement, accounts receivable, accounts payable and all assets for all subsidiaries.Oversee the full payroll function.Manage compliance with all relevant SARS registrations and requirements(monthly, bi- annually, and annually).Manage compliance with all relevant CIPC registrations and filing requirements including all secretarial resolutions.Effectively manage all cash flows to meet the organisational needs.Liaise and manage the existing relationship with the organisations bankers.Review all Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments.Ensure that all source documents are appropriately filed, and files are properly labelled to facilitate the easy retrieval of documents.Skills:Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence (EQ).Strong planning and organisation skills.Strong attention to detail.Able to establish and maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders.Able to provide the inspiration, direction and incentives required for team success.Able to embrace diversity and ensure fairness.Able to focus on optimising own and others energy to drive results.Able to use analysis, logic, innovation, experience, skill, and knowledge to solve problems.Able to express oneself effectively verbally and in writing in the English language.Able to demonstrate strong conviction in own judgment and actions.Able to use discretion and deal with sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner.Qualifications:A B.Com in Financial Accounting or Financial Management.Completed articles with an accredited audit firm.Membership with either SAICA, ACCA or CIMA would be advantageous.Minimum of 5 years work experience in a core finance environment.Minimum of 3 years management experience (people and/or otherwise).Advanced proficiency in MS Excel ( candidate will be tested in interview stage for Graphs / Pivots and V-Lookups).Advanced capability to do various Financial Modelling for desired results and / or analysis or reportings.