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Analysis of all group financial information, including development of analysis tools
Ratio analysis, budget/forecast/actual comparisons and analysis
Commentary and investigation on variances
Monthly and quarterly submissions of SSA Group numbers (on BPC) to Global group reporting team.
Budget and forecast report submissions for SSA group, including assistance with the generation and collation of budget/forecast information from the relevant parties
Driving improvements to streamline and enhance efficiencies within the reporting process
Client profitability reporting (CPS) submissions to Group reporting team
Weekly Cash Reports - compilation and submission to Global reporting team (for SSA Group)
Drive the cash flow forecasting and cash management processes within the SSA group
Management of forward exchange contracts and related process
General administration of all treasury matter s and banking facilities
Assistance with Audit administration
Assisting and training of staff regarding ad hoc queries
Monthly actual, quarterly reforecasts and annual budget of profit and loss, and balance sheet reporting for entities within the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
Review figures to ensure accurate, valid, and complete profit and loss, and balance sheet figures within the region.
Tracking of actual versus budget results and identifying reasons for fluctuations.
Client profitability analysis of various clients.
Review balance sheet reconciliations of entities within the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
Ad-hoc accounting assistance and problem solving to the African Markets.
Reconciliation and reporting of inter-company balances throughout the Dentsu group structure.
Performing IFRS based calculations.
Reviewing and reporting of taxation for entities within the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
Various reconciliations between statutory accounts and reporting figures.
Liaising with external auditors to complete the audit process.
Lead the implementation of new systems and provide training to users.
Foreign exchange analysis of entities within the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
Collaboration with financial managers to improve financial and reporting processes to improve KPI’s.
Assisting Group Financial Controller with month end and ad hoc group reports.
Professional Skills
Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
Qualified CIMA
Effective time management skills with an ability to multitask and prioritize
Detail oriented
Immaculate interpersonal skills
Self-esteem, confidence and strength of character – assertive without being aggressive
Able to work as an individual and within a flexible team
Quick to learn, and keen to develop – there will be plenty of opportunity!
Ability to influence people to provide what you require while maintaining good relationships
Capacity to work under pressure
Analytical
Accuracy and Diligence
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Problem solving skills
Knowledge of Navision (advantageous)
Communication skills – dealing with clients and other departments
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