• Lead and manage the day-to-day finance function.
• Oversee the preparation of budgets, forecasts and management accounts.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets and prior periods.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for Management, Exco and Board.
• Oversee flash reports, balance sheet reconciliations and financial packs.
• Manage the annual financial audit process.
• Monitor and forecast weekly/monthly cash flow, including supplier payments and debtor collections.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks relating to fraud, tax, forex, liquidity, debtor ageing, WIP, billing and unrecorded liabilities.
• Develop and implement effective financial controls, processes and procedures.
• Provide commercial input into costing, project appraisals and cost-benefit/IRR analysis.
• Oversee billing, project-related financial processes and work-in-progress costs.
• Oversee inventory controls, including warehouse and project stock.
• Review and approve purchases in accordance with procurement policies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure audit readiness.
• Manage relationships with outsourced finance providers, financiers, customers and suppliers.
• Support BBBEE verification and improvement initiatives.
• Lead, develop and support the finance team and contribute to the development of finance interns.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve financial and administrative processes.