CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER , South African Bank Note Company

The South African Bank Note Company is a printing company of highly securitised products. Having been in existence since 1958, SABN is a solid company, and is a fully owned subsidiary of the South Africa Reserve Bank. Located in Pretoria North, SABN is a diversified institution that motivates its most valued resource, its employees, to drive its values and work as a team in order to reach its ultimate vision and position itself not only as the employer but also as the printer of choice.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

Prospective applicants must meet the following key requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification
• MBA or equivalent would be an added advantage
• Accounting and financial management knowledge
• Knowledge of IFRS/ICT
• 10-12 years’ experience in financial management
• 5 or more years in a senior management position
• Knowledge of Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Supply chain management and business process re-engineering knowledge
• Computer literacy
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Communication skills (English – verbal and written)
• Liaison and presentation skills
• Ability to negotiate.

The incumbent will be responsible for, inter alia:

• Providing leadership in the development, implementation and continuous evaluation of short- and long-term strategic financial objectives
• Coordinating and directing the three functions of Finance, Logistics and ICT, in order to provide support to the core functions of the SABN
• Providing advice on the financial implications of new programmes and business strategies
• Strategically enhancing financial performance and business opportunities of the SABN
• Overseeing the development of budgets and the provision of timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts
• Establishing and maintaining strong business relationships with internal and external stakeholders, in pursuance of organisational objectives
• Developing policies, monitoring implementation and ensuring adherence thereto within the areas of responsibility
• Ensuring that effective internal controls are in place, and maintaining compliance with IFRS, relevant legislation and governance frameworks
• Managing the performance and development of staff within the operational areas.

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Attractive market-related packages and benefits are available to the successful applicants.

Suitable applicants should forward their detailed CVs, including the relevant reference number, to the Recruitment and Retention Consultant on e-mail: careers@sabn.co.za or fax: (012) 521-1421.

Closing date: 5 March 2012

These appointments will be offered in line with the South African Bank Notes’ employment equity plan.

People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

Prospective applicants must be willing to undergo a series of assessments and vetting.

Please note that correspondence will be limited to short-listed applicants only. If you have not heard from the SABN within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.