Head Of Department; Financial Operations

QUALIFICATIONS

Upper level degree from a recognized university in a business-related field and/or Finance

At least one full professional qualification in accounting namely CPA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent (a qualification in IT is an added advantage).

At least 10 years accounting experience of which at least 5 years administering an ERP application.

Understanding of the international financial reporting standards and their application. Attention to detail with good organizational, planning, report writing and presentation skills.

Proactive, confident, energetic with the ability to work under pressure, to tight schedules/deadlines with effective monitoring and follow up on all actions taken.

Demonstratable experience in team leadership with a track record of performance management

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities
Overseeing statutory reporting and audits as prescribed by the company financial calendar

Monthly financial statements for presentation to management and the board of directors and preparation for the public announcements of the results at interim and year end

Collaborate with IT on finance projects mainly around the main systems used for enhancing the efficiencies of processing information and also enhancing internal controls within finance and linkages to other business departments

Oversee financial reporting to Vodafone & Vodacom including certifications

Ensure timeliness of processing of financial information for submission from EPM to the Oracle Fixed

Asset module for capitalization including acquire to retire process

Tax compliance, reporting, advocacy and planning

Define and align the Finance Operations goals and objectives against the Finance initiatives

Identify areas for digitization, simplification and automation for process improvement and using robotic process technology to eliminate repetitive tasks

Establish and rollout a mix of an agile and project methodology with stakeholders across the business to ensure any input required from the department is thorough and timely and build in to the project deliverables

Oversee financial operations for subsidiaries and joint venture entities

Oversee relationship with bankers, suppliers, dealers, agents and regulators

Ensure internal controls that safeguard company assets

Job Requirements
Required education
: Post-graduate education

Required relevant work experience
: 10 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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