Waiter

Hands-on from day one, the Waiter will manage cash flow and working capital effectively, conduct comprehensive financial analysis and modelling to support business cases and provide strategic financial advice to senior management and the board for a professional services firm in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal.

You will operate within clear systems and have the support of capable colleagues. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, quality, and doing things right the first time. We look forward to receiving applications from candidates who meet the criteria.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Analyse credit applications and financial statements to assess creditworthiness and make recommendations on lending decisions.
• 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.
• Oversee preparation and presentation of accurate monthly management accounts, financial statements, and board reports.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and modelling to support business cases for capital investments, acquisitions, and new ventures.

Requirements

• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen to understand the broader context of financial decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and analysis using Microsoft Excel including building integrated three-statement models.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex financial data and present findings clearly.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Finance or Accounting