Head of Finance : Tourism

Job Overview

Our client – a reputable company in the Tourism sector, is in search for a Head of Finance – based in Cape Town 

Qualifications & required experience: 

• B.Comm Degree or NQF equivalent
• Completed SAICA articles
• CPA is a strong advantage
• SAICA registration 
• 5 years post articles experience 
• Exposure to Operational Management 
• Must have the ability and experience in participating in a multi-disciplinary decision making body

Primary purpose:

• To provide a financial management service to the business.
• Effective risk management framework whilst effective planning 
• Monitoring the organizations financial strategy in line with sound financial management 

Key Responsibilities: 

• All balance sheet GL Accounts reconciled and verified – 100% accurate 
• Review of income statement items to ensure accurate processing 
• Invoicing according to the Online Booking System & collection according to the payment terms set with the client 
• Ensure all bank accounts are processed and reconciled including company credit cards, petty cash account and guide accounts
• Ensure that all suppliers including freelance service providers are paid in accordance with payment terms after ensuring accuracy of expense
• Ensure accurate processing and payment of all employees and payroll related 3rd parties 
• Financial reporting & internal controls in line with SAICA standards
• Preparation of financial year end audit files and assisting audit staff
• Implementation of financial procedures and streamlining processes to suit the workload volume of the company
• All VAT and EMP201 submissions done on time in line with SARS
• Ensure all IRP5 reconciliation is done in accordance with SARS regulation
• Assisting on adhoc tasks as per deadlines and work scope given by CEO & CFO
• Manage finance department to ensure that outputs are delivered according to KPI’s 

Key result areas: 

1. Control over Balance sheet and income statements items – 10% 
2. Working Capital management – Debtors – 15%
3. Working Capital management – Creditors – 10%
4. Working Capital management – Bank accounts – 15%
5. Payroll management – 10%
6. Financial control and Audits – 10%
7. Compliance to Statutory Legislation – 10%
8. Office admin – 5%
9. People management 15%