Furthermore, this position will also be responsible for the finance management of the group shared services, including ownership of the Group Holding company in the US, and the AFS management company in SA.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and consolidation of the group's financial accounts/statements in compliance with IFRS and, where applicable, understanding of the reconciliation between local GAAP regulations and IFRS.
- Drive the development of financial statement templates, the preparation of group financial statements and coordinate the preparation of company financial statements by in-country financial managers.
- Month-end and Year-end Closing: Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of financial data.
- Audit Coordination: Manage relationships with external auditors and facilitate the audit process, including responding to inquiries and implementing audit recommendations, together with other senior finance team members.
- Own internal technical accounting views, policies, and development and improvements thereto.
- Design optimal processes for categorizing and reporting internal management accounts and segmental reports and analysis, including the use thereof for external IFRS reporting purposes.
- Financial Analysis: Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to provide insights and recommendations to senior management, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Internal Controls: Develop and implement robust internal controls to safeguard the integrity of financial reporting, and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, along with the head of finance operations and other senior finance team members.
- Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes, enhance efficiency, and improve the quality of financial information, together with other senior finance team members.
- Management of shared service management initiatives and finance optimization of shared costs recovery and central management companies
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with the Financial Planning & Analysis team to establish annual budgets and forecasts for the group, as well as monitoring performance against targets.
- Team Management: Supervise and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
- Technical Knowledge: Stay updated on the latest accounting standards, regulations, and industry best practices, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement.
- Chartered Accountant (CA) is Mandatory.
- 5-7 years Proven experience in financial reporting, preferably in a group-level or multi-entity, multi-country environment.
- Strong knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS) and local accounting regulations.
- Advanced proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
- Excellent command of MS Excel, financial software, and ERP systems.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Understanding of internal controls and risk management practices.
- Outstanding leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Problem-solving orientation, with a track record of process improvement initiatives.
- Experience in managing complex group consolidations.
- Exposure to international tax and transfer pricing matters.
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced, multinational environment.
