Brookside Prepper (W)

Hands-on from day one, the Brookside Prepper (W) will lead and manage the external audit process, develop annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts and develop and implement financial policies for an established company in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal.

The team looks after its own and expects the same in return. It is a busy, practical environment where no two days look quite the same. There is real scope for growth and skills development for the right person. Apply today and let us know why this role is right for you.

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

• 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.
• Lead and manage the external audit process, preparing audit files, responding to queries, and ensuring timely sign-off of financial statements.
• Develop annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts, monitoring performance and providing variance analysis with detailed commentary.
• Mentor and develop finance team members, conducting performance reviews, identifying training needs, and fostering continuous improvement.

• A minimum of five to seven years of progressive experience in financial management, investment analysis, or a related field.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, tax legislation, and the Companies Act in South Africa.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex financial data and present findings clearly.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics with an honours degree or postgraduate qualification strongly preferred.
• For credit roles, thorough understanding of credit risk assessment methodologies and experience with credit rating models.