Head of Finance

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Requirements:

• At least 4 years of management accounting experience.
• At least 4 years of experience leading an internal finance team overseeing payroll, reporting and the like.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience working in a fast moving, fast growing organisation.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of planning and organisation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Preferred: At least 2 years of experience in tech scaleup fundraising, experience in exchange control regulations, understanding of South African VAT.
• At least 2 years of experience working in tax law and/or equivalent experience in advising on corporation tax structuring.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting risk management assessments and implementing relevant plans and controls to mitigate risk.
• Managing the Finance Team to ensure smooth running.
• Delegating financial tasks and accounting activities within the finance team.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and ensuring team members comply with regulations.
• Managing financial budgeting, planning, and reporting across the business and all product lines.
• Managing relationships with existing shareholders and investors, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and ensuring high shareholder engagement.
• Identifying areas for cost operation and treasury management to maximise the resources of the business.