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
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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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