HEAD OF FINANCE

TAU Mining Consultants (Pty) Ltd. currently have the following vacancy available at our Head Office in
Woodmead, Johannesburg:

Nature of employment: Permanent Position
Payroll category: Salaried Staff
Reports to: Financial Director

Job purpose: To oversee the financial and payroll department including leading the financial planning,
analysis, and budgeting requirements for the TAU group of companies.

Key performance areas:
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Oversee all financial operational tasks (including treasury, debtors, creditors, fixed assets,
  financing arrangements, payroll)
• Lead the financial planning process for the TAU Group within deadlines
• Assist with preparation of 3-year business plans for the TAU Group including analyzing
  deviations from budget
• Preparation of monthly presentations and financial reports to the Financial Director
• Preparation of the consolidated results for the TAU Group
• Lead the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements for the TAU Group
• Update cash flow requirements on a weekly basis
• Analysis and validation of all project and overhead costs monthly
• Prepare project performance reports and implement dashboard reporting
• Project manage and lead the upgrade of the ERP implementation
• Collate capital requirements for the TAU Group and track deviations
• Review the VAT submission to SARS
• Preparation of the tax computations for the TAU Group of companies
• Assist with the preparation of the insurance declaration
• Assist with the preparation of the Workman’s compensation declaration
• Responsible for the Executive Payroll
• Review all payroll and finance processes and recommend improvements
• Compilation of policies and procedures for the finance and payroll areas
• Oversee and manage the cash of the company
• Responsible for driving debtors’ collection and ensuring that creditors are paid timeously
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to provide meaningful analysis for strategic business
  initiatives.
• Coach and mentor team
• Assist with the review and calculations for the BEE audits
• Effective review and coordination of the balance sheet reconciliation process
• Lead the external and internal audit processes
• Effective leadership of a team of finance professionals

Minimum Job requirements:

• Bcom Honours in Financial Management/Accounting
• Registered CA(SA)
• Proficient in MS Office (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint)
• Sage or similar ERP system experience advantageous
• Contract mining industry experience advantageous
• Africa experience advantageous
• Experience on Pragma advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the preparation and analysis of 3-year financial budgets and
  analytics
• 5-10 years operational finance experience including (cash, fixed assets, debtors, fixed assets,
  financing and reporting)
• 5-10 years’ people management experience

Knowledge, Attitude, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with an eye for detail
• Solid knowledge of relevant legislation and standards including Companies Act, VAT, TAX, IFRS
• Strategic thinking skills with sound business accumen
• An innovative thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong leadership skills
• A willingness to travel occasionally to different sites

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADHERE TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS SET OUT BELOW, TO AVOID
DISQUALIFICATION OF APPLICATIONS

1. The closing date for the advertised vacancy is 31 March 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted.
   Suitably qualified candidates may also submit their CV.s by e-mail to: vacancies@taumining.co.za

All the best with your applications.