Director of Finance

MacMillan Consulting

Date: 2 hours ago
City: Knysna, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance & Performance, this role provides strategic leadership to further develop and strengthen the accounting team, supporting continued growth and positioning the function to deliver consistently high-quality financial services.

Accountabilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of SRC’s financial systems, internal controls, compliance frameworks and related financial processes

  • Lead the preparation, analysis and presentation of financial statements, regulatory filings and key financial metrics for internal and external stakeholders

  • Develop, mentor and strengthen the accounting and financial reporting team to support continued growth, building capability and capacity, while positioning the team for long-term success

  • Provide leadership and strategic guidance to financial analysts supporting business areas, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial analysis and reporting

  • Oversee the annual external audit process and the preparation of financial reports for regulatory and government entities

  • Represent the Finance & Performance Division at leadership meetings and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities

  • Deliver financial analysis, forecasting and strategic financial insight to support enterprise-wide decision-making

  • Review business and strategic planning activities, and providing financial perspective and recommendations on risk, opportunities and long-term financial sustainability

  • Serve as the primary financial liaison with key external stakeholders, including auditors, financial institutions and government partners

  • Oversee SRC’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting cycles, ensuring accuracy, transparency, compliance and alignment with organizational objectives

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline.

  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial accounting and financial management experience; experience in relevant industries is considered an asset

  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience with demonstrated accountability for people, processes and outcomes

  • Chartered Professional Accountant Designation is required

  • In-depth understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US GAAP

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Power BI and Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations are assets.

Skills

  • Business acumen to provide solutions to business problems with an unwavering commitment to safety

  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop a high performing, professional finance team

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization

  • Demonstrates a collaborative work style with excellent organizational and analytical skills

  • Ability to positively influence internal and external stakeholders utilizing relevant data and a collaborative and flexible approach to problem solving

  • Customer-centric approach with demonstrated and consistent on-time delivery

  • Strong commitment to professional ethics, integrity and confidentiality and sound financial governance

The chosen candidate will be required to provide an original Police Clearance Certificate that must have been executed within the preceding 30 days of receipt.

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