An interesting Head of Finance job has just arisen at a top multinational mining group.

About the Head of Finance Role:

As the Head of Finance, you will report to the Regional FD and manage the whole spectrum of finance, accounting, tax, commercial finance, and support the management team on business partner, strategy and provide business insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing overall financial insight and monitoring, including preparation of annual audit
• Leading and supporting organisation's budgeting process
• Directing and administering all financial plans and strategies
• Closing of the financial books (management and statutory reports)
• Ensuring timeliness, accurate in the entries posted during the closing of financial statements
• Providing explanation on key business drivers based on the business results as well as recommendations on actions to be taken to improve on the business outlook
• Managing full P&L, BS, tax and other statutory compliance of the country
• Providing explanations of key business drivers based on business results
• Understanding the analysis of market and other competitive data – market share, competition analysis, etc.
• Providing support to both internal and external auditors
• Driving ad hoc projects for the transformation and change of processes and to support any changes in business models and types
• Consolidating and reviewing the annual business plans and budgets (operating and capital) prepared by the departments and aligned to the municipality’s strategic direction; leadership of the business plan and budget approval process with the municipal council

To succeed in this Head of Finance role, you should possess good stakeholder management, strong business acumen and service ethos with a thorough understanding of working in a fast-paced and complex organisation.

Key Requirements:

• Finance and accounting degree. ACCA, CPA, CA or a recognised accounting qualification is an advantage
• At least 15 years’ experience in senior finance position is a must
• Audit background is a plus
• Mining, O&G background is a plus but not a must
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Strong verbal and written communication skills coupled with excellent presentation skills
• Good leadership and team management, independent and proactive
• Excellence in people skills with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team
• Experience and ability to partner with board of directors and commissioners
  

This business needs no introduction and is recognised as the leader in their field of expertise. The culture is demanding, but if you are confident and have a can-do attitude, the potential rewards are significant. The firm is also very focused on developing and training their people to the highest standards.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the opportunity for you. You can take your career forward with this exciting Head of Finance role.

Apply today or contact me to discuss this opportunity.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.