My client, a global leader in the medical space, is seeking a Financial Director to be a part of their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the entire finance function of the company, reporting to the senior finance director and the General Manager.Duties and Responsibilities:Budgets, forecasts, and strategic planning: Analyze current trends, economic indicators, inflation, expected growth, expense trends and the like. Collaborate with GM, BUD, HR, operations and peers across the division or international.Budget according to EEMEA and International guidelines and provide strategic year to year growth and direction regarding operational and structural requirements vs sales and operating income.Profitability and expense analysis: Communicate regularly with departmental heads in terms of budget achievements as well as communication with internal and external auditors.Set challenging but achievable budgets and review actual vs budget performance. In cooperation with the GM take necessary corrective actions to get back in line with budget.Tax: Ensure all Corporate & Local Tax reports and requirements are completed within Corporate guidelines and local regulations. Liaise and communicate regularly with the International Tax department.Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with corporate guidelines (US GAAP) and statutory requirements (Local GAAP).Review monthly and quarterly financial reports, query over-expenditure, present feedback to management and provide direction and corrective action where necessary.Ensure effective and efficient internal controls are in place in line with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) standards, and implement corrective actions in case of any deficiencies identified by internal or external auditors.Skills and Qualifications:CA(SA) and CIMA would be advantageous5 years in a management role is requiredShared services exposure is mandatoryBusiness partnering skills essentialExperience having worked as a Statutory Finance Director & Public officer (representative tax payer at SARS)System Exposure:Hyperion (HFM) Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering. Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa. Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs. Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.#J-18808-Ljbffr