Gauteng: Bedryfsbestuurder: Finansiele Dienste posted by Optim-G Sourcing

About the Role

Optim-G Sourcing is seeking an experienced and skilled Bedryfsbestuurder: Finansiele Dienste to join our team in Gauteng. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing strategies to achieve business objectives, drive growth, and improve Financial Services. This role requires a strong leader with excellent communication skills, ability to work under pressure, and a passion for delivering high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement strategies to achieve business objectives, drive growth, and improve Financial Services.
• Develop, implement, and review financial policies and structures that promote cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency while integrating good governance principles.
• Stay informed about current market and industry issues, regulations, and policies, and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and stakeholders.
• Maximize company development opportunities by utilizing networks.
• Chair Credit Committee meetings and lead the Financial Services team.
• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of the company.
• Identify and manage credit risks.
• Prepare reports on the performance of the credit department for review and presentation to management.
• Provide support in managing information systems to enhance client service delivery.
• Collaborate with the Regulations and Collections Department as well as the management of high-risk clients to ensure that bad debt within the company’s control limits adhere to the company’s guidelines.
• Continuously monitor and manage the performance of the debt book.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and update correspondence with lawyers, clients, and internal regulatory representatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Monitor productivity and effectiveness to improve the credit process and handle applications in a timely manner.
• Revise and formulate the credit policy taking into account changes in environment and legislation.
• Empower, motivate, and challenge the credit team to deliver high-quality projects and develop their skills.
• Grow existing and new debtors within the company’s budgetary limits and risk profile by identifying opportunities to expand product offerings to clients.
• Develop and present investment offers to investors and other external stakeholders.
• Support the General Manager with ad-hoc tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 qualification;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance is required; further studies will be advantageous;
• Knowledge of the National Credit Act and compliance with regulatory legislation will be beneficial;
• Full proficiency in Afrikaans and English (verbal and written communication);
• 3 – 5 years of management experience;
• 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in data analysis will be advantageous;
• Previous experience in agricultural financing will be advantageous;
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and processes;
• High level of accountability and ownership;
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office;
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; good knowledge of statistical processes and best practices;
• Experience in presenting statistical data to management teams;
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

No formal qualifications mentioned.