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Mukuru Group Finance Manager in Cape Town, South Africa
An exciting opportunity exists for an energetic, highly motivated and fully qualified finance professional to join our team as Group Finance Manager (“GFM”), reporting to the newly appointed Group Financial Controller (“GFC”).
The role is responsible for overall delivery of valid, accurate and complete financial reporting for all the operating entities across the Group. The role will also directly manage a team of Senior Financial Accountants but also indirectly a larger team of financial accountants and bookkeepers.
This is a key hire which will play a critical role in the transformation of the finance function including the implementation of an ERP system and building the finance structures required to support rapid geographic and product expansion. The successful candidate will also be responsible for driving significant improvements in the quality and timeliness of our monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, and play a key role in the delivery of a challenging audit process.
Internal Liaison will be required across all other business functions to increase the value finance adds across the organisation. The GFM will also need to work closely with external parties including 3rd party consultants tax authorities, auditors and regulatory bodies across the regions in which Mukuru trades. The GFM will also have significant exposure to the Group CFO and other senior management.
Duties and Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):
Overall responsibility to the Group Financial Controller for the timely delivery of valid, accurate and complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting of the Group, including production of certain sections of the board packs
Commitment to improving the quality of our reporting across the balance sheet, including introducing best practices in our month end reconciliations and related reconciling items as well as working capital analysis and efficiency improvements. Drive efficiencies in process design and controls to assist in building a “World Class” finance function Design and implementation of effective controls over the timely preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany recharges in line with our Group Transfer Pricing policy
Management of at least 4 direct reports, including regular reviews and feedback as well mentoring individual training plans. Indirect management of over 20 other Corporate Finance staff
Working with the Technical accounting department to practically implement Group accounting policies including any amendments to relevant IFRS standards
Overall responsibility for delivering successful Group and local statutory audits including the preparation of financial statements
Working with the FP&A department and Business Partners to deliver value-add monthly reporting (including clear and insightful variance analyses and commentary), and providing key input into the compilation of budgets and reforecasts
Overall finance systems administrator covering core accounting controls and set-up for our ERP system – Netsuite, including assisting the Finance Systems Manager to effectively implement during Q2 2023Timely and accurate review of relevant tax submissions in conjunction with the Group tax department for the Group
Submission of various other statutory or regulatory obligations for the entities under your remit
Involvement in various finance improvement projects, including system implementations, month end process efficiencies, new market expansion and business maturity workstreams
Internal liaison with other departments, and working closely with Business Partnering team to assist in solving commercial issues as they arise
Designing and implementing effective controls over the processes under your control and the wider business processes
Key Requirements
CA(SA) or equivalent qualification
Proven track record and experience from a strong corporate training background with Big 4 (or another leading audit firm), with the ability to combine this with an entrepreneurial mind-set
6-10 years post article experience
Experience of multi-national Groups structures, preferably across the African continent and/or the UK
Finance business systems experience across ERP platforms, preferably Netsuite
Experience in preparing/reviewing and submitting VAT and Corporate tax returns
Experience of Financial Services is strongly preferred, but candidates with multi-site/jurisdiction experience in Retail, Consumer Services, Telecommunications and Technology in general, will also be considered.
Experience working in high growth/fast-moving organisations
Advanced time management and organisational skills
Developed team management skills to ensure an engaged, high functioning team
Advanced MS Office skills
Additional Skills
Open, transparent, and adaptable with previous mixed experience of blue-chip and high growth entrepreneurial organisations with the ability to implement best practice, drive change and thrive within less structured and fast-changing environments.
Exceptional leader: high energy, results oriented, and knows how to influence people in a constructive manner, being capable of building and developing a high performing team.
Shares a passion for Mukuru's purpose and enjoys working in a fast-paced, informal but highly ambitious company.
Hands-on self-starter, who knows what to do without being told, with a no-nonsense ‘get it done attitude', quickly diagnosing issues, proposing and executing solutions in a short timeframe.
Deep understanding of the African context, but at the same time, this must be a someone with a global mindset.
Ability to work under pressure, commercial acumen, and capable of linking the role to shareholder value creation / profitability.
Keen to be part of a multi-cultural organisation that is committed to excellence, inclusion, diversity, community development and the environment
I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!
Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like' environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY'S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS