Divisional Head Finance

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Brackenfell Area Cape Town Western Cape: An opportunity has arisen for a Divisional Head: Finance to lead and oversee all financial management reporting and strategy for the division across multiple operations and/or countries. This role ensures the financial sustainability integrity and operational efficiency of the divisions while navigating diverse regulatory economic and cultural environments. Acting as a key strategic partner to operational leadership the role drives financial performance risk mitigation and compliance enabling value creation across the regional portfolio

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in finance Accounting or a related field (NQF 8 or higher); CA (SA) or CIMA qualification preferred.
Minimum 712 years of progressive financial experience with at least 57 years in senior management roles across multi-country operations.
Demonstrated experience in Agriculture Mining Logistics or similar sectors with complex operations.
Strong track record of leading finance teams across multiple countries implementing financial controls and managing audits.
Knowledge of IFRS local accounting standards taxation and regulatory requirements in African countries.
Duties & Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership & Business Partnership
Define and execute the financial strategy for divisional operations across multiple countries and/or operations in line with the organisations overall business objectives.
Partner with divisional leadership to provide financial insights that guide strategic decision-making operational improvements and investment planning.
Develop financial models and scenario planning to support expansion new market entry and capital investment decisions.
Monitor and analyse macroeconomic currency commodity and geopolitical risks across markets to anticipate financial impact.
Financial Management & Performance Oversight
Ensure all operations deliver accurate timely and compliant financial reporting including management accounts operational dashboards and consolidated divisional reports.
Oversee budgeting forecasting and performance monitoring for each country operation ensuring alignment with approved divisional and corporate targets.
Provide guidance and approvals for operational and capital expenditure ensuring prioritization aligns with strategic goals.
Review capital expenditure requests draft DCFs and capital motivations.
Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the division ensuring compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.

COMPLIANCE GOVERNANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT

Ensure compliance with tax laws statutory reporting requirements foreign exchange regulations and country-specific accounting standards.
Implement robust internal controls and financial governance across all operations to safeguard assets and mitigate fraud or misstatement.
Liaise with external auditors regulators banks and other stakeholders to ensure all operations are fully compliant.
Identify and manage financial risks including commodity price volatility currency exposure and operational risks.

CASH FLOW WORKING CAPITAL & CAPITAL ALLOCATION

Oversee liquidity management for multiple operations ensuring sufficient working capital and operational efficiency.
Monitor and optimize working capital across receivables payables inventory and cash balances.
Advise on capital allocation financing options to maximize ROI and ensure sustainable growth.
Recommend and implement cost optimization strategies across regions while balancing operational needs.

STRATEGIC PROJECTS SYSTEMS & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Drive financial planning oversight and risk assessment for regional strategic initiatives including expansion projects and capital investments.
Lead the adoption and integration of financial systems ERP solutions and digital tools across multiple operations to standardize processes and improve data-driven decision-making.
Ensure reporting systems are harmonized enabling accurate and timely consolidation of financial information.

LEADERSHIP TALENT MANAGEMENT & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Lead mentor and develop a geographically dispersed finance team fostering a culture of high performance accountability and continuous learning.
Establish regional finance policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across operations.
Serve as the key finance representative to external stakeholders including government authorities banks investors suppliers and joint venture partners.
Build strong partnerships with divisional operational leaders promoting finance as a trusted business advisor.

Brackenfell Area Cape Town Western Cape: An opportunity has arisen for a Divisional Head: Finance to lead and oversee all financial management reporting and strategy for the division across multiple operations and/or countries. This role ensures the financial sustainability integrity and operationa...

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in finance Accounting or a related field (NQF 8 or higher); CA (SA) or CIMA qualification preferred.
Minimum 712 years of progressive financial experience with at least 57 years in senior management roles across multi-country operations.
Demonstrated experience in Agriculture Mining Logistics or similar sectors with complex operations.
Strong track record of leading finance teams across multiple countries implementing financial controls and managing audits.
Knowledge of IFRS local accounting standards taxation and regulatory requirements in African countries.
Duties & Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership & Business Partnership
Define and execute the financial strategy for divisional operations across multiple countries and/or operations in line with the organisations overall business objectives.
Partner with divisional leadership to provide financial insights that guide strategic decision-making operational improvements and investment planning.
Develop financial models and scenario planning to support expansion new market entry and capital investment decisions.
Monitor and analyse macroeconomic currency commodity and geopolitical risks across markets to anticipate financial impact.
Financial Management & Performance Oversight
Ensure all operations deliver accurate timely and compliant financial reporting including management accounts operational dashboards and consolidated divisional reports.
Oversee budgeting forecasting and performance monitoring for each country operation ensuring alignment with approved divisional and corporate targets.
Provide guidance and approvals for operational and capital expenditure ensuring prioritization aligns with strategic goals.
Review capital expenditure requests draft DCFs and capital motivations.
Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the division ensuring compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.

COMPLIANCE GOVERNANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT

Ensure compliance with tax laws statutory reporting requirements foreign exchange regulations and country-specific accounting standards.
Implement robust internal controls and financial governance across all operations to safeguard assets and mitigate fraud or misstatement.
Liaise with external auditors regulators banks and other stakeholders to ensure all operations are fully compliant.
Identify and manage financial risks including commodity price volatility currency exposure and operational risks.

CASH FLOW WORKING CAPITAL & CAPITAL ALLOCATION

Oversee liquidity management for multiple operations ensuring sufficient working capital and operational efficiency.
Monitor and optimize working capital across receivables payables inventory and cash balances.
Advise on capital allocation financing options to maximize ROI and ensure sustainable growth.
Recommend and implement cost optimization strategies across regions while balancing operational needs.

STRATEGIC PROJECTS SYSTEMS & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Drive financial planning oversight and risk assessment for regional strategic initiatives including expansion projects and capital investments.
Lead the adoption and integration of financial systems ERP solutions and digital tools across multiple operations to standardize processes and improve data-driven decision-making.
Ensure reporting systems are harmonized enabling accurate and timely consolidation of financial information.

LEADERSHIP TALENT MANAGEMENT & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Lead mentor and develop a geographically dispersed finance team fostering a culture of high performance accountability and continuous learning.
Establish regional finance policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across operations.
Serve as the key finance representative to external stakeholders including government authorities banks investors suppliers and joint venture partners.
Build strong partnerships with divisional operational leaders promoting finance as a trusted business advisor.

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