Purpose of Role

Leading financial governance by managing the enabling functions and delivering on the position outputs of the Senior Financial Manager: Shared Services. Which include financial reporting, working capital optimisation, internal control implementation and monitoring. Manage finance function at a Shared Services level (full general ledger, accounts payable, intercompany), drive successful completion of internal & external audit processes. Advise on financial and commercial aspects relevant on operational matters. Business partner to all regional FM’s and operational teams.

Key Accountabilities

• Management and oversight of the full shared services function for five statutory entities

• Management and oversight of the full accounts payable function for RSA

• Management and optimisation of working capital levels including the review and approval of the weekly cash forecasts General ledger recon review (including payroll)

• Lead financial planning and analysis including the strategic business plan and forecast process.

• Liaising with internal and external Auditors

• Drive successful completion of external audit

• Manage relationships and contracts with suppliers

• Management of regional risk register and implementation measure to mitigate these risks.

• Drive system and process improvements

• Staff management

• Coaching and support to capacitate the finance team.

Primary Outputs

• Reviewing and approval of general ledger reconciliations including payroll.

• Ensure cash collections are maximised

• Manage the finance team effectively.

• Training & development of finance employees.

• Implement and review internal controls / corporate governance.

• Manage customer relationships.

• Manage and where applicable compilation of business plans & forecasts.

• Oversee and where applicable implementation of finance and operation improvement projects.

• Internal & External audit co-ordination and ensuring audit deficiencies are promptly addressed.

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

Minimum required qualification:

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree or relevant tertiary qualification

• CA (SA) or alternatively extensive experience as a financial manager in various Barloworld Equipment financial positions, regions and countries.

Minimum required experience:

• Minimum 8 years post articles experience of which at least 3 years is at a senior management level.

Minimum Required Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking (L3)

• Stress Tolerance and Resilience (L3)
• Problem Solving (L3)
• Teamwork (L3)
• Ethical Behaviour (L3)
• Verbal and Written Communication (Including listening) (L3)
• Influencing and Negotiation (L3)
• Professional / Technical Competence (L3)
• Programme and Project Management (L3)
• Analysis for Business Decision Making (L3)
• Practical Execution Management (Planning, Organising & Monitoring) (L3)
• Strategic Leadership (L3)
• Developing People (L3)
• Participative Management (Empowering and Including) (L3)

Knowledge
• Knowledge of IFRS as it relates to Business Area of responsibility
• Knowledge of systems and Caterpillar as well as BWE business processes across Parts, Service, MARC, BRC Technology and product Support,
• Knowledge of corporate governance, tax laws and finance legislative requirements
• Knowledge of financial reporting
• Knowledge of sustainability and risk management
• Understanding of managing stakeholders including customers
• Business acumen
• Knowledge of Barloworld Equipment and Barloworld policies and procedures
• Knowledge of ERP IT (SAP) systems
Skills
• Ability to think strategically and operate at a strategic level
• Ability to formulate strategic direction and advice
• Ability to lead, build relations, influence, negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong communication skills (ability to present, negotiate and handle conflict)
• Ability to manage a diverse team and achieve results through them
• Ability to analyse data
• High level of EQ and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Ability to make decisions independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to maintain a strategic perspective and plan to a detailed level.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and manage risks appropriately.
• Manage multiple senior stakeholders.

Behaviours
• Assertive
• Participative
• Dynamic
• Proactive and sense of urgency
• Team winning and team player
• Strong attention to detail
• Servant / inspirational leadership
• Accountable
• Resilient
• Maintains the highest level of honesty and integrity as the incumbent will have access to company assets, cash handling and confidential records.