Business Manager at Stonehage Fleming

OVERALL PURPOSE

• The role of Business Manager is responsible for overseeing all matters related tthe operation and administration of the business of Stonehage Fleming South Africa (“SFSA”, which consist of an Investment, Family Office and 
• Corporate Services Division), in coordination with Group service leaders. This role reports tthe Head of Family Office, Investment Management and Corporate Services respectively

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES 
 
Finance

• Serve as primary liaison with Group Finance on all SFSA budget and financial reporting matters. 
• Prepare the SFSA business plan and budget in coordination with the leadership teams of the respective divisions and Group Finance.
• Oversee all billing and collections and ensure it occurs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage expenses by being responsible for all expense, travel and credit card approvals and ensuring it happens within budget.

Operations

• Coordinate the implementation and delivery of all SFSA information technology with Group IT. Liaise  with Group IT on all IT matters

Human Resources

• Serve as primary liaison with Group HR on employee matters including:
• Hiring and termination queries;
• Employee benefits renewals and queries;
• Group HR processes, such as annual objective setting, performance appraisals; and 
• Group HR initiatives and any other ad hoc matters.

Compliance 

• Serve as Key Individual in accordance with FAIS;
• Serve as Information Officer in accordance with POPIA;
• Following up on overdue and outstanding compliance and internal audit recommendations.

Ad Hoc projects

• Assisting the South African division heads in various operational projects which frequently arise,  predominantly around collation of management information, presentations tvarious group  committees and ensuring the business processes are operating soundly and continuously improving  these processes. The successful candidate will sit on various Executive Committees and provide  strategic inputs.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• CA (SA), MBA or similar.
• Accounting experience including budgeting and financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience in business management, human resources, compliance, process improvement, policies and procedures and information technology, a working knowledge and experience/exposure tall these areas is a prerequisite for the position.
• Ability to manage “up and down” across an employee population with a range of job duties and experience