The Director of Finance has the primary responsibility for financial operations, including day-to-day accounting processes, financial reporting, cash flow analysis, annual budget preparation, oversight of endowment activities and management of the organization's annual audit. Reporting to the Managing Director, this senior position partners with the theater’s leadership in strategic planning to strengthen and protect the theater’s long-term financial position.

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Lead Financial Operations for North America markets: Direct, plan and supervise financial movements for marketing & operations budgets Ensure compliance with polices and procedures with global effect, and all relevant statutory regulations. Supply Chain management including governance of consultant contracts, service agreements, joint marketing agreements and tender contracts. Primary liaison for Banking, Tax, Audit/Compliance, Legal, HR and Insurance matters.Fiscal Management: Plan, organize and manage monetary functions including financial reporting, FP&A, budgeting, purchasing and property, CAPEX & asset management. Responsible for preparation & maintenance of Budgets, Cash flow management, cost control, daily reporting. Manage month end and year end closing and report analysis to Head Office and to regulatory authorities including the Department of Justice. Manage accounting system, including processing of transactions in all sub-ledgers and general ledger.Payroll Manager: Establish the processes, maintain guidelines, prepare management analytical reports, update records for the collection, calculation and entering of payroll, benefits and HRIS data. Design tutorials including presenting at orientation meetings and providing one-on-one guidance for employees. Partner with internal staff and external consultants and vendors to assist in the research recommendations for benefit programs appropriate for staff.Demonstrated financial leadership as part of the Senior Management team. Create & recommend initiatives for long term growth strategy and operational planning towards the development of the country’s business plan. Lead Ad Hoc marketing projects.

Development and Execution Oversight of Marketing Strategies and Business Plans: Analyze and interpret research and market intelligence information to input and localize in the formulation of the global brand and marketing strategies. Develop the business plans for the continent and continuously evaluate and monitor ways to optimally operationalize the American hub strategy for greater ROI and ease of doing business. Stakeholder and Partner Management Engagement and Communication:Establish working relationship with tourism and non-tourism companies and influencers that would be beneficial to the implementation and achievement of SA Tourism objectives in the continent. Establish and ensure continuous engagement with relevant stakeholders/partners both locally and in the continent, to to promote the South African brand through collaboration and partnerships with business heads, trade and broader industry/sector players, and the world. Manage the resources of the Business Unit: Monitor and evaluate the development and execution of American marketing operational plans including budget, performance targets, KPIs/measurement metrics and reporting. Conduct budgetary planning for American & Canadian marketing activities and account for allocated budget. Ensure sufficient capacity exists within the business unit to achieve targets, projects and initiatives. Provide employees with the necessary information and resources to deliver on their objectives and meet the targets for the business unit. Motivate team members and create a culture of high performance.

Continuous promotion: Started as Office Manager & Instructor to Payroll Manager to Assistant Business Manager.Review, validate & process daily AP vouchers & Audit expense reports and ensure employees are following corporate AP policy guidelines. Assist in resolving all AP accounts. Manage customer communications provide timely responses to all inquiries. Setup new vendors & perform account reconciliations.Assist in month‐end and year‐end close process. Conduct daily bank & petty cash reconciliations and deposits; including closing and reconciling cashier batches. Compile & process government/operating billing and receivables. Performed all payroll functions. Manage charge-backs or member transactions.Provide financial statistics and feedback for preparation of budget. Created a financial manual with detailed procedures for managers and directors to assist in forecasting/tracking expenses, proper Accounts Payable procedures.