Job Description

• To provide a comprehensive and strategic support to the Chief Financial Officer by providing day to day oversight of operational matters and supporting planning and execution of key deliverables
• To monitor, evaluate and measure the timeous implementation of deliverables across the Division
• Support the co-ordination and alignment of Group Finance activities
• Identify trends for business improvement and risk management purposes

Qualification and Experience

Qualification: 

• Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical degree
• A Post graduate Qualification in a relevant field (e.g. CA(SA), MBA/MBL, LLB etc

Experience: 

• The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 5 – 8 years’ experience in the financial discipline
• Experience in State Owned Entities or development finance entities and understanding of all applicable legislative and governance principles relative to Group Finance
• Understanding of sustainable banking imperatives and environmental, social and governance requirements would be an advantage
• Candidate must have an appreciation of the role of the IDC
• The candidate must have absolute commitment towards the values of the Corporation.
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment
• Proven track record of effectively interacting with senior management
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments
• Effective, versatile and action-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships
• Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals.
• Management and leadership experience will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Practical knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial / Shareholder Returns

• To serve as advisor to the CFO
• To assume day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks and Coordinate the execution of strategic initiatives
• To create and maintain cross-departmental relationships to enable leadership success
• To manage the Chief Financial Officers budget and cost centres. Consolidating reports across units
• To assist in reporting activities and preparing comparative reports
• To assess inquiries directed to the CFO, determine the proper course of action and delegate  to the appropriate individual to manage, and follow up to ensure resolved

Internal / Operational Processes

• Participate in strategy formulation and implementation for the CFO’s office
• Provide strategic advice and support on policy matters
• Management of the Office (planning and co-coordinating the activities of the office)
• Assist with reporting on various operational activities
• Analyse trends and provide recommendations for remediation.
• To generate ideas for improvement of cross functional processes or resolution of complex problems
• Represent the IDC and the COO at internal and external forums
• Participate in corporate strategic initiatives/projects

Corporate Strategic Alignment

• To participate in and support Corporate Initiatives
• Monitor and evaluate divisional strategic priorities and preparation of reporting and presentation requirements
• Assist and drive the requirements of the TPMO work-stream

 Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• To create relationships with internal and external clients
• Dealing with client queries that require policy decisions to protect the organisation against reputation risk and ensure client satisfaction

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• To provide leadership and support to staff within the Office of the CFO
• To research best practice measures
• Take responsibility for personal development and growth
• Promote the sharing of knowledge and best practice
• Impeccable managerial and interpersonal skills