Location: Carletonville, Gauteng, West Rand District

Digital Surveying has over two decades of on-the-ground experience and is the clear leader in delivering new technology, highly skilled operators, geologists, and geophysicists. We incorporate extensive quality assurance and reporting processes on and off the borehole, involving task risk assessments, equipment calibration, and data validation. DS has evolved a set of products to address the most common challenges faced in the mining and subsurface investigation industry, spanning petrophysical, geotechnical, and hydrological focus areas.

The company is seeking a seasoned finance professional with strong technical abilities in international tax systems, consolidations, and reporting. As a pivotal member of the management team, the GFA will work closely with various departments to ensure the integrity, efficiency, and strategic alignment of the financial functions within the organization. This role will encompass responsibility for driving efficient reporting and strategic financial planning to support the company’s growth and continued success. A large portion of the role is attributed to compliance with multiple tax systems across Africa and monthly reporting on an operational level.

We are seeking a GFA who is not only a strategic thinker but also willing to roll up their sleeves and get involved in the detailed aspects of finance, from bookkeeping to tax compliance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of hands-on financial management and the ability to work directly with financial data, systems, and processes.

Essential functions of this role:

Maintaining integrity of financial data for foreign and local entities ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP.
Develop financial and business strategies.
Financial management, forecasting, and reporting.
Working capital management.
Oversight of Payroll and statutory requirements, Income Tax, VAT, etc.
Contribution to commercial strategy.
Evaluation and recommendations to ensure efficiency and effective systems and procedures.
Support of the Exco team.
Hands-on Financial Management: In addition to overseeing the financial team, the GFA will be directly involved in day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, preparing financial reports, and conducting detailed financial analyses.
Align financial strategy with business strategy and goals.
Produce meaningful, accurate, and timely management accounts.
Ensure business plans and forecasts are up to date and reflect agreed strategy.
Ensure financial reports are understood and acted on by budget holders/decision makers.
Explain variances between planned and actual performance.
Identify and report on key value drivers of the business.
Supervise, coach, and develop the global finance team.
Ensure that business risks are identified, understood, and are appropriate.
Safeguard business assets (e.g. equipment, cash, property, and people) including insurance.
Maintain and monitor adequate and appropriate business controls (e.g. procedures, approval levels, etc.).

Working Capital Management:

Ensure that the business has adequate cash and bank resources.
Manage foreign currency and exposure to prevent losses.
Ensure that customers pay on time and take action to recover outstanding balances.
Liaise with company bankers.

Commercial:

Contribute to pricing strategy and tenders to ensure that the company trades profitably.
Ensure that customer contracts are reviewed and optimized to ensure profitability.
Ensure that cost base is appropriate and sustainable.
Ensure that costs are adequately reviewed and controlled by budget holders.
Assist in decision-making for the purchase and deployment of company assets and equipment.
Ensure that adequate return on investment is achieved.

Corporate Governance:

Comply with business laws and tax regulations wherever the company operates.
Comply with investment agreements, bank covenants, and requirements of the Board of Directors.
Ensure that company structure is tax efficient and transparent.
Comply with business code of ethics and ensure that suppliers, staff, and agents do so.
Liaise with company lawyers, tax advisers, auditors, and others as necessary.

Systems and Procedures:

Ensure that business systems are effective, efficient, and appropriate for the business (e.g. computerized financial, asset tracking, and operational systems).
Establish and maintain suitable financial systems and procedures and ensure that these are well-documented and understood.

Support MD and Operational Managers:

This position will work closely with all departmental management and local company directors in developing and implementing business strategy consistent with long-term goals.
Assisting and enabling MD and Operational Managers in the performance of their duties as necessary.
Supporting and complying with company values and QHSE system.

Qualifications:

We are looking for a technically strong chartered accountant who has a hands-on approach, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in managing teams of all levels, preferably with international experience in manufacturing or professional (geophysical, mining, civil engineering) services.
Proven hands-on experience in financial management, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, and analysis.
Strong understanding and practical application of IFRS and GAAP standards.
Expertise in international tax systems, including experience with Double Taxation Agreements.
Extensive experience with Xero and other accounting software (e.g., Evolution, ERP systems).
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
Strong leadership skills with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing finance teams at various levels.
Experience in the mining, geophysical, or civil engineering sectors is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business goals.
High attention to detail and accuracy in financial operations and reporting.
Experience in working across multiple countries with knowledge of cross-border financial regulations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with different departments and stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating financial risks.
Willingness to travel frequently between company offices as needed.

Company offers a basic salary with a medical aid at Discovery for the main member, as well as a provident fund after 12 months of service.

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