Senior Sous-Chef

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Senior Sous-Chef with a growing established company in Hermanus, Western Cape.

The company fosters a positive culture where effort and initiative are recognised. There is a strong sense of accountability and pride across the team. If that sounds like you, we would be glad to receive your application.

Discretion and confidentiality are essential given the sensitive nature of the work.

• Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and the board on financial performance, risk, and growth opportunities.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure information integrity.
• Analyse credit applications and financial statements to assess creditworthiness and make recommendations on lending decisions.
• Mentor and develop finance team members, conducting performance reviews, identifying training needs, and fostering continuous improvement.
• Develop annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts, monitoring performance and providing variance analysis with detailed commentary.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and modelling to support business cases for capital investments, acquisitions, and new ventures.
• Ensure full compliance with all tax legislation and regulatory requirements, managing preparation and submission of all tax returns.

• In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, tax legislation, and the Companies Act in South Africa.
• A minimum of five to seven years of progressive experience in financial management, investment analysis, or a related field.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex financial data and present findings clearly.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and analysis using Microsoft Excel including building integrated three-statement models.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen to understand the broader context of financial decisions.
• 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.