Head of Finance needed at IGrow Wealth Investments

• Are you an experienced Chartered Accountant with a sharp strategic mindset?
• This is your chance to take the reins of financial strategy and operations, working side by side with executive leadership to drive performance, strengthen controls, streamline processes, and fuel sustainable growth.

To qualify for this position, you need:

• Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 5–10 years post-articles experience.
• Proven experience in implementation and financial systems integration.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and strategic financial management skills

Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Business Accounting & Financial Management:

• Oversee strategic and business financial planning, including forecasting, profitability analysis, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage financial reporting, including preparation of accurate financial statements, management accounts, and monthly management statements.
• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure operational sustainability.
• Implement and maintain internal accounting procedures, financial controls, and best practices.
• Assist management with operational decision-making and cross-functional corporate responsibilities.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the finance team, ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures.

Taxation & Compliance:

• Prepare and submit income tax, provisional tax, VAT, and other statutory returns.
• Ensure compliance with South African financial regulations, tax laws, and industry standards.
• Oversee audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to management and owners.

Project & Trust Accounting:

• Conduct project costings, feasibility analysis, and maintain project guarantee calculators and pre-sales schedules.
• Manage trust accounting, including capturing receipts, trust journals, payments, and client investments across various platforms.
• Perform monthly trust bank reconciliations and prepare trust audit documentation.
• Ensure invoices, payments, and guarantees are accurately aligned.

Budgeting & Cost Management:

• Prepare and manage monthly and annual budgets.
• Monitor expenses and implement cost control strategies to optimize profitability.

Process Optimization & System Implementation:

• Implement and improve financial systems, reporting processes, and automation tools.
• Ensure smooth integration of accounting software with management systems.
• Optimize financial workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Financial Planning & Strategy:

• Provide strategic input on profitability, revenue growth, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Conduct financial forecasting and risk analysis to support business decisions.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments to align financial goals with overall business strategy.
• Provide financial management support across IGrow Private Wealth/IGrow Wealth Management and other businesses under the IGrow Group as required.
• Provide financial assistance and support within the IGrow Home Loans division, including processing, reviewing, and managing finance-related matters. Additionally, assist with any financial, administrative and operational requests as delegated by the CEO.