Website Liquid Thought
Liquid Thought was founded by its CEO, Zulfiq Isaacs in 2001. Over the past 15 years, we’ve earned a reputation as a leading digital partner of choice for many leading brands in South Africa. As a strategy-led digital innovation agency, we’ve always partnered with our Clients to grow the… read moreir business and enable them to compete more effectively in the online economy. As an enabler of digital transformation, the company prides itself on ideating, building, operating and optimising digital assets that unlock value and deliver returns for its Clients. Whether you are building your online business, have an idea for a new product, need to re-platform your technology or re-imagine your digital presence, our highly skilled team of creatives, engineers and strategists are standing by to partner you in your journey to becoming more digitally relevant. 30 Waterkant St, Cape Town
Purpose of the Position:
The Finance Director will be the primary point of contact to oversee all financial aspects of the organisation. Responsible for the overall Financial Management for all projects across the organisation including: project bookkeeping, reporting, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, administration, sub-recipients/sub-partners, payroll and staff management. Oversees the finance team, payroll team and the grants and compliance/legal team.
Minimum Requirements
Chartered Accountant CA(SA) or Honours degree in business management/administration with a mix of relevant experience and;
strong knowledge and experience of relevant legal frameworks.
Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position or management position.
Experience and knowledge of the public sector, specifically large international donors (CDC, USAID, Pepfar, Global Fund) (preferred).
Clear criminal record.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead and manage finance, payroll, and compliance/legal functions
Act as a primary point of contact for all finance related tasks for the organisation.
Develop policies aligned with the organisations goals and sound financial management practices.
Provide support to the board as an invited member to board and/or sub-committee meetings.
Work closely and collaboratively with all interfacing departments and provide relevant guidance and monitoring where applicable.
Contribute toward systems implementation, maintenance and improvements within support functions.
Oversee Financial Management and Accounting
Cashbook processing and journals.
Bank processing, reconciliations and reviews.
Reconciliation of creditors and debtors.
Oversee Auditing and Reviews
Submission of SARS returns (VAT, PAYE, UIF).
Preparation and execution of statutory organisational audits.
Funder specific audits.
Stakeholder Management and engagement
Build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally.
Grants and Compliance
Oversee the accurate and timeous management of partners contacts, budgets, compliance and administration.
Create a strong internal control environment that mitigates financial risks for the organisation.
Oversee and Manage the Full Payroll Department and Function
Support the system development and system management to enable payroll to perform their duties.
Monthly review and sign off on payroll.
POPIA Privacy Champion
Serve as the POPIA privacy champion for all relevant departments that are overseen.
Skills and Competencies:
Excellent Microsoft Office skills
Excellent Communication skills
Excellent internal controls management
Mathematical / statistical skills
Risk management
Advanced analytical skills
Problem solving
Excellent planning & organising
Business acumen
Strong systems knowledge
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