IntroductionTo assist the Divisional Head with financial Reporting, financial controls and governance, planning (forecasting and budgeting) and business support.Duties & ResponsibilitiesFinancial and management reporting - ensuring accuracy, completeness and relevance, including Board packs and external audit liaison.Budgeting and forecasting - develop flexible models that enable business units to adapt and adjust financial plans as necessary in response to changes in the business environment or new information (scenario analysis models).Innovation and analytics - drive continuous improvement, automation and enhancement of financial information and business processes, and create a sustainable solution for new requirements.Business insights - ensure financial information is presented in a clear and concise manner and complex financial concepts are communicated well to non-financial stakeholders, tailoring your insights to the needs of different stakeholders.Ad hoc support and financial analysis with a view to ensure real-time response to identified risk areas and topical issues.Governance - implementing, maintaining and improving the financial control environment and policies in alignment with and complementing internal and external audit functions.Manage and ensure the data integrity and alignment of financial master data and any changes across all finance reporting platforms.Prescribe best practice accounting policies and operational accounting implementation to enforce the adequacy and compliance of accounting provisions in terms of IFRS and relevant legislation.Review internal and external audit findings, and manage resolution and closure of findings.Desired Experience & QualificationCA(SA)3+ years post qualification experiencePrevious experience of managing a team/process/projectPrevious experience in the retail industry or listed company is highly desirableKnowledge of SAP FI, BPC and BI advantageousMicrosoft Excel proficientPowerPoint proficientCompetenciesCore competenciesStrong leadership and interpersonal skills - must have the ability to manage and influence teams, even when they do not report to him/her.Highly motivated, results oriented and self-directed individual.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to present ideas in a business-friendly, concise and easily comprehensible manner.Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities, financial analysis and modelling.Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.Strong customer service presence, collaboration, negotiation, communication, organisation, people management and conflict resolution skills.Pro-active approach to implementation of changes.Behavioural competenciesStrong sense of accountability and operational excellence.Well organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy.Excellent planning and time management skills.People Orientation.Team player.
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