POSITION OBJECTIVESSupport the Group CFO and Financial Controller to ensure the integrity of financial systems and information, while ensuring that the Group Companies are compliant with all legislative requirements.Produce timely, accurate management information for the Group and assist with the processing of data inputs for Group companies.This role also assists with the preparation of key deliverables including the annual budget, operating and capital expenditure, monthly management reports, annual reports, and performance monitoring.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASManagement Accounting and ReportingPreparing appropriate, accurate, timely and relevant Management Accounts, within a pre-defined format for detailed review by the Financial Controller.Review and analyse all inputs to the Pack. Provide variance analysis and commentary in support to the Management Information Pack, incorporating notes and updates as directed.Continually adapt and improve management reports as agreed with the Financial Controller.Perform key balance sheet and income statement reconciliation tasks, journal postings, monthly accruals, and provisions.Address any inaccuracies or differences regarding the source data to ensure accuracy, quality, and completeness of all incoming data.Work closely with a shared services transactional team to ensure all transactional records are appropriately maintained; accurate, up to date and processed in accordance with Group control guidelines.Prepare the general ledger asset accounting functions.Business analysis on specified areas including routine matters.Produce ad-hoc management reports.Other ad-hoc duties as prescribed by the Financial Controller to assist in achieving the Shared Services Finance Department objectives.Participation in the Company's year-end process and production of the Annual Financial Statements e.g. control of year-end cut-offs, ledger balancing, loan account and investment confirmations, account analysis and summaries, asset reporting and budget variance reporting.Liaising with the auditors as required.Budgets and PlanningAssist the Financial Controller in providing support and advice to the Group in preparing forecasts and budgets within the prescribed timelines.Liaise with management of the subsidiaries and associates on their performance against budget and provide financial advice on budget control and forecast outcomes.Participate in the CAPEX process.Corporate Governance; Risk Management and Company SecretarialDevelop and manage financial systems and policies to ensure compliance with good corporate governance and legislation.Implement risk management and internal controls.GeneralFormulate and implement processes and perform tasks to ensure overall tax compliance of the Group.Managing daily banking and cash requirements for the Group.Monthly Payroll Administration functions.Provision of back-up support when other finance staff are on leave.Other duties as required by the Financial Controller.ESSENTIAL SKILLS; COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCEEssential SkillsSubstantial (Min 5 years) accounting experience in a busy, progressive, and tightly managed business.Previous experience in handling international accounting preferably in a shared services environment.Extensive experience of computerised accounting and reporting systems.Strong knowledge of IFRS.Highly proficient Microsoft Office user with Advanced Excel skills.CompetenciesPolicy development - the ability to research and develop financial policies, review existing policies to ensure currency of content and report on compliance.Judgement skills - ability to display judgement in communications with executives and external agencies.Analytical skills - utilisation of analytical and planning skills in reaching decisions and proposing recommendations.Problem Solving - capable of discussing and resolving problems.Qualifications and ExperienceTertiary qualification - Financial Management or Management Accounting Degree.CIMA Qualification.Demonstrated experience in a Management Accounting role.Demonstrated experience with Group consolidated Financial Statements.Demonstrated experience in a corporate reporting role.Demonstrated experience in the development of budgets and forecasts.
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