Sommelier

To provide strategic financial advice to senior management and the board and mentor and develop finance team members, a professional services firm in Cape Town, Western Cape is seeking a Sommelier.

Expect a structured environment with clear processes and strong leadership. Training is practical and ongoing rather than a once-off exercise. Punctuality, dedication, and a willingness to help others are highly regarded here. Put your name forward today and tell us what you bring.

• Develop annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts, monitoring performance and providing variance analysis with detailed commentary.
• Ensure full compliance with all tax legislation and regulatory requirements, managing preparation and submission of all tax returns.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and modelling to support business cases for capital investments, acquisitions, and new ventures.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure information integrity.
• Manage cash flow and working capital effectively, including preparing cash flow forecasts and managing banking relationships.
• Mentor and develop finance team members, conducting performance reviews, identifying training needs, and fostering continuous improvement.

• For credit roles, thorough understanding of credit risk assessment methodologies and experience with credit rating models.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics with an honours degree or postgraduate qualification strongly preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and analysis using Microsoft Excel including building integrated three-statement models.
• A professional accounting or finance qualification such as CA(SA), CIMA, CFA, ACCA, or an equivalent recognised designation.