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Pernod Ricard South Africa is one of six African market companies to proudly fly the flag of the Pernod Ricard Group.
The French-based Pernod Ricard Group is the world co-leader of the wine and spirits industry, delivering on leading premium brands such as Chivas Regal, Jameson Whiskey, ABSOLUT vodka and G.H.Mumm Champagne.
Pernod Ricard South Africa was ...
Job Description
Who can apply to this position?
European citizens aged between 18-28 years old and having recently graduated from a University/Business School are eligible to apply to this position.
This is a V.I.E / International Graduate position based in Cape Town, South Africa and lasts for 12 months. For more information on the V.I.E program’s specificities please visit https://www.civiweb.com/international/EN/default.aspx
- Ready to kick-start your international career?
- Eager to join the leader of premium and prestige spirits worldwide?
- Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit by joining a unique adventure with us!
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Assists with Profit & Loss reporting, budgeting, latest estimates and strategic plan requirements for PR South Africa and PR Namibia. Provides a business support function to internal stakeholders.
FINANCE
- Best-practice reporting procedures
- Analyze financial status
- Perform detailed analysis of PR South Africa P&L performance, including rates per case versus comparator and brand P&L’s
- Identify the impact of key levers on financial performance
- Present financial reports to internal stakeholders, providing explanations of variances and gaps
- Financial information formatted to Group reporting requirements and uploaded into Group reporting systems (PRISMA and ESSbase)
- Proactively translate business needs into system requirements
- Verification and validation of master data in ERP system (JDE) in order to facilitate accurate management reporting
- Management Reporting BI tools (Qlikview) updated, reconciled and circulated to relevant stakeholders in terms of agreed timetable
- Analysis of results confirms accuracy and consistency of reporting
- Assist with preparation of monthly P&L commentary pack, executive presentations and other ad hoc presentation requirements
- Assist with preparation of business cases when required
- Ensure that reliable information is being received from affiliate (PR Namibia)
Compile information and develop tools for accurate financial budgets, plans and estimates
- Recommending improved methods of analysing results is key to the success of the role as business analyst
- Perform analytical work leading to accurate budgets, estimates and plans
- Develop and improve financial modelling tools to assist budget holders in generating budgets, estimates and plans
- Brands and Cost performance targets implemented
- Aggregate budget, forecast and plan information into consolidated forecasts for PR South Africa & PR Namibia
- Understand the business cycle in order to improve reporting formats and management accounts to stakeholders
Business Support Function
- Provide a business support function to internal stakeholders
- Prepare reports for internal stakeholders on a monthly basis, highlighting any issues and clearly articulating the key performance drivers
- Develop tools to assist business partners to better manage and understand their financial performance
- Work with business partners to identify risks and opportunities, escalating these to the appropriate levels when required
- Critically analyse and challenge information received from internal stakeholders as and when required
Risk Management, Treasury and Internal Control
- Identify the root cause of internal control deficiencies and make recommendations accordingly
- Ensure the implementation of corrective action plans related to risk management
- Understand the key cash KPI’s, and the impact of business activities on cash flows
- Understand both local and Pernod Ricard accounting guidelines
- Stakeholders Relation
Productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders maintained
Collaborate with internal stakeholders
- Internal stakeholders given accurate financial information when required
- Finance presence at cross-functional meetings
- Provide a finance support function to PR Namibia.
Collaborate with external stakeholders
- Commercial issues identified and discussed with PR SSA and PR EMEA.
- Understand external audit objectives and constraints and formulates appropriate answers
Job Requirements
- Minimum Educational Requirements and Work Experience:
- Master Degree
- Qualified with a post graduate diploma in Accounting i.e. CIMA or CA(SA)
- International Mindset – Have lived abroad (studies or work)
- Minimum 1-2 years financial reporting, report writing and analytical experience
- Experience in FMCG environment is essential
- Knowledge and experience of database management & BI (Business Intelligence) applications/tools
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluent in English
Functional and Technical Competencies:
- Reporting & Analytical Skills,
- Attention to Detail,
- Problem-solving Skills,
- Financial Plan & Business Support,
- Sound Business Acumen,
- Management Information Skills,
- Strong planning and organization skills,
- Initiate pro-active business changes and improvements,
- Strong interpersonal skills,
- Able to present and communicate information effectively
Behavioral Competencies:
- Attention to Detail,
- Effective Decision Making,
- Planning and Organizing,
- Team Work, Communication,
- Technical Expertise,
- Change Management,
- Initiative,
- Self-motivated,
- Strong work ethic,
- Promotes Innovation and Best Practices related to systems & processes
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