October 17, 2024

Boksburg

Requirements of the job:

University or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
At least 10+ years in Finance, FP&A, Audit firm or similar financial roles experience in a finance/accounting role, in international environment.
Used to work in matrix and complex organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Fluent in English, advanced level written & spoken)
Very strong Microsoft Excel and Power Point skills
Ability to manage people from different countries
Able to articulate complex financial concepts

Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Accountabilities:
Individual accountabilities

Lead, manage and develop the Financial team (3 HCs) by providing clear direction and ongoing constructive feedback to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services
Oversee accounting, tax and treasury activities
Oversee the preparation of internal and external financial reporting, budget and forecast
Maintaining compliance and financial control
Be strong and proactive advocate for value creation
Track monthly performance of financials vs. key targets and ensure overall data integrity and explain significant variances vs. prior month/year plan
Collaborate to establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
Responsibility for ensuring accurate and timely preparation of standard reports including P&L, B/S, headcount, asset management and cash flow analysis
Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
Work closely with the sites to provide support in reporting and forecasting processes
Identify and drive process, systems, procedure improvements, including the creation of new procedures, reports, tools, and dashboards to improve the quality of forecasts, budgets and financial analysis
Collaborate, interact and provide support to Africa Cluster Director, with business insight and analysis
Develop, collect and manage company’s KPI’s to establish corrective actions
Support Business Areas and Regions with business cases prior to Management approval