Job Description
The Senior General Manager is responsible for overseeing the finance functions at both operational and statutory levels. This role primarily focuses on ensuring the integrity of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, while also maintaining visibility of business financial performance.

Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies Required

• Honours Degree in Accounting (CA(SA))

• Professional Body Membership – CIMA/SAICA/SAIPA

• 5-8 years of experience in a similar role

• 10 years of experience in financial management

• Proficient in MS Office suite, with advanced Excel skills

• Experience with SAP

• Strong understanding of IFRS

• Expertise in planning, budgeting, and financial acumen

• High attention to detail

• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license

• Strong administrative, interpersonal communication, and customer liaison skills

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Support the Divisional Chief Financial Officer in developing budgetary structures and financial strategies that drive stakeholder value and lay the foundation for future success

• Influence and ensure the achievement of divisional financial targets

• Contribute to the formulation of organizational strategy, clarifying strategic options amidst conflicting priorities

• Ensure divisional strategies are adequately resourced by developing and implementing financial plans

• Develop and implement the group tax strategy and BBBEE ownership strategy

• Manage long-term and short-term investment strategies, including group fixed assets planning, maintenance, and disposal

• Align the procurement strategy with the group business strategy, including target setting, sourcing strategy, supplier management, and planning

• Consolidate, analyze, and report on financial performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary to meet financial goals

• Ensure appropriate balance sheet structuring to support the group’s goals

• Communicate and report to stakeholders in accordance with reporting obligations, including incident responses

• Manage group investments, cash flow forecasting, day-to-day cash management, and electronic banking systems

• Implement and integrate treasury policies in alignment with the group’s strategic direction

• Monitor company cash flow forecasts and perform financial modeling to drive improvements in cash and borrowing management across the group

• Manage cash-related activities, including payment and collections security and control

• Provide advisory support by offering financial analysis, management reports, and recommendations across business areas

• Review and advise on financial performance and forecasting, ensuring strategic direction

• Oversee the design and delivery of performance reports and insights

• Guide the preparation of financial information for the Board of Directors and Audit Committee

• Oversee budgeting and planning processes, ensuring alignment with business strategies

• Consolidate and analyze Group Capex

• Oversee the payables function, including month-end and period-end closing, account reconciliations, and accruals

• Ensure accuracy in payment processing and maintain clear communication with business and customers, including third-party suppliers

• Foster individual and team ownership of decisions, plans, and strategies through collaboration and empowerment

• Integrate resources across areas of responsibility to ensure efficient workflows

• Manage team performance to meet business objectives and maintain high standards

• Promote leadership, team culture, and development consistent with group values

• Mentor, coach, and support the development of team members, creating a learning-enabled environment

• Support the Employment Equity strategy and engage with diversity initiatives within the auditing function

• Regularly engage with Exco members and senior management to drive communication and collaboration

• Support senior management through specific interventions, mentoring, and succession planning

• Manage succession planning within the area of responsibility

• Influence the development and implementation of corporate governance across the organization

• Ensure compliance with legislative, statutory, and regulatory frameworks

• Establish and uphold governance principles in line with best practices, such as Group Policies and IFRS standards

• Analyze and report on financial results to the board of directors, ensuring compliance in tax and BBBEE matters

• Support corporate actions to achieve optimal tax compliance and BBBEE ratings

Core Competencies

• Providing Leadership

• Driving Success

• Structuring Tasks

• Communicating Information

• Creating Innovation

• Showing Resilience

• Adjusting to Change

• Building Relationships

• Giving Support

• Processing Details

• Evaluating Problems

• Investigating Issues

• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders

• Flexibility and availability after hours as part of the senior management team