Group Financial Manager Construction National Footprint

Upward Reporting Relationship

Financial Manager (developed to Financial Director) reporting directly to the CEO

Divisional Managing Directors

Responsible for effective financial management of the business by providing financial stewardship through the co-development of a business strategy and by planning, reviewing and refining financial processes, controls and accounting practices. This includes responsibility for capital allocation and management, liquidity management, budgeting and forecasting, monthly MD/CEO's report, financial planning and its integration into the strategic planning process, general ledger production, creditors' payments,
management of the Build Smart Accounting system through day-to-day inputs into the accounting system for management control, statutory compliance (local and cross-border) and co-ownership of the SARB relationship with the group. To oversee the management of BEE verifications and annual financial statement audits.

To direct and manage the financial, accounting and administration departments of the Group

To ensure all budgets and financial strategies are prepared, implemented and managed to achieve operational efficiencies and profitability.

• Chartered Accountant of South Africa CA (SA) – Desirable
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA Qualification) – Essential
• Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting – Desirable yet not essential
• CIMA – Essential
• SAICA – Desirable

• 6 yrs + Financial Management and Control
• Construction Environment experience highly desirable

• Providing clear roles and responsibilities aligned with company goals
• Influencing
• Decisive stand and action and working with high degree of autonomy
• Taking responsibility for own decisions
• Problem Definition & Gathering information
• Problem Analysis & Resolution
• Planning
• Organising
• Business Acumen (Entrepreneurial spirit)
• Managing Internal Resources
• Compliance to Legislation and Standard Operating Procedures