Finance Director

at  Communicate Recruitment

A well-known entertainment entity based in Johannesburg is looking for a Financial Director that can join them on a 3-4 month contract

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Qualified CA(SA)
• Aptitude to learn new software and technology; adept across Microsoft suite / financial technologies; advanced excel
• Experience working within a multi-national, global company
• Proven experience at FD/CFO level

• Responsible for the execution and oversight of all financial functions across the Africa entities
• Be part of the Group Africa leadership team, making recommendations and taking decisions on business priorities, investments, deals, acquisitions, strategies etc
• Support acquisition projects through the stages of business case development, due diligence, and integration.
• Ensuring compliance with ethical standards and good corporate governance principles, holding accountability for all aspects of day-to-day financial strategy and operations.
• Ensure financial reporting is in line with US GAAP and the company’s policies
• Deliver all financial reporting, financial analysis, forecasting & budgeting, executive management reporting, royalty reporting, internal & external audit support, as well as external statutory deliverables (Annual Income Tax, Provisional Tax, VAT, PAYE etc.)
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting information to local and international stakeholders (e.g. Corporate Finance, Emerging Market leadership, local leadership etc) on cyclical and ad hoc basis
• Lead, motivate, develop, and engage team in activities to deliver priorities
• Complete monthly actuals, while preparing detailed annual budgets, monthly forecasts, monthly cash forecasts, in conjunction with variance analysis, commentary and annual budget presentation.
• Provide Financial and Business support to Senior Management of Affiliates, including Deal Analysis, Investment Appraisals, Management Reporting
• Participate in functions of Royalty Accounting, Property/Office management and IT locally, in partnership, as appropriate, with global functional teams (e.g. Global Technology team for IT)
• Build relationships with other functional teams and ensure effective collaboration between the finance department and other departments (e.g. A&R, Marketing, Admin)
• Verify, approve, and sign off on various financial documents, legal documents, and bank transfers etc, to support daily operations, and submit appropriate documents to relevant bodies (e.g. Deal Committee)
• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives and participate in local and group projects to enhance ways of working and modernise practices
• Manage completion of Finance Transformation Project for all Africa entities
• Be on the Board of Directors for South Africa. Represent the company on industry related boards and committees (RISA, RAV etc.). Public Officer for SARS
  And, if you possess the relevant qualifications, meet the minimum requirements and/or fit the job description for this finance vacancy, and are ready to take control of your next career move, please contact me today!
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