Finance Administrator at Irdeto

About the job

Who we are:

Irdeto is the world leader in digital platform security, protecting platforms and applications for video entertainment, video games, connected transport, connected health and IoT connected industries. Irdeto’s solutions and services enable customers to protect their revenue, create new offerings and fight cybercrime effectively. With more than 50 years of expertise in security, Irdeto’s software security technology and cyber-services protect more than six billion devices and applications for some of the world’s best-known and loved brands.

People are Irdeto’s biggest strength and diversity is celebrated through an inclusive workplace, where everyone has an equal opportunity to drive innovation and support Irdeto’s success. With a unique heritage in security innovation, Irdeto is building a secure future where people can embrace connectivity without fear.

The Role:

As the Finance Administrator you will be responsible for Finance Activities, Office Administration and provide support to the Senior Finance Controller. This role will require a keen interest in BBBEE (Broad Bases Black Economic Empowerment) /EE (employment Equity) whereby you will, manage and support the companies BBBE/EE compliance requirements for South Africa in line with our Holding Company (MultiChoice Group). The role is full-time role and will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role requires a pro-active team player with outstanding communication and strong attention to detail with the upmost understanding of confidentiality. 

Your mission at Irdeto:

• Raising Purchase orders on Irdeto Oracle and MultiChoice COUPA finance systems

• Goods Receipting on Oracle and COUPA

• Weekly payment runs

• New vendor uploading on Oracle

  • Uploading of new vendors on Citibank

  • Liaise with Irdeto Procurement department to add new vendors on Oracle

  • Ensuring all supporting documents are accurate

• Exchange Control process for any foreign payments

• Point of contact for suppliers regarding general payment queries

• Management and point of contact for service providers including expense control

• Manage and support the companies BBBE/EE compliance requirements for South Africa in line with the MCG Group. This includes, reporting, EE committee meetings, Skills development activities in line with BBBEE/EE (20% of the role, training will be provided)

• Provide general office administration if and when required:

  • Assisting staff with any VISA applications and self-help travel queries

  • Ordering stationery and staff refreshments

  • Team building arranging/staff functions/staff promotional items etc

  • Point of contact for escalations i.e., security access for visitors, printer/coffee machine etc

• Provide HR Support to Irdeto BV HR Ops team, if and when required

How you can add value to the team?

• A great team-player with great attention to detail and a focus on excellence.

• Absolute degree of confidentiality is required.

• Ideally you have 8+ years’ experience in a finance administration role,

• You are proactive, diplomatic and have a confident personality.

• Ability to be flexible in response to changing priorities and needs.

• You are an expert when it comes to relevant MS Office applications (Such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

• Excellent level of verbal and written English; additional languages are considered as a plus.

• Able to work independently and without instructions, i.e. look for work rather than wait for it to be given.

What you can expect from us:

Irdeto is a people first organization where you can secure your future. Our values of Trust, Accountability, Agility and Innovation inform our culture. We believe in connecting people and developing careers with a strong focus on collaboration, creativity, health and happiness among our globally diverse workforce.

In addition to competitive remuneration and extensive benefits we offer:

• An international & multicultural environment where diversity and inclusivity are celebrated and embraced

• Professional educational opportunities and training program

• Innovation sabbatical

• Volunteer Day

• State of the art office space

• On the job coaching and mentoring

• Flexible work arrangements – via our Work Hard Anywhere policy.

• Some of us run city marathons and even go on snowboarding trips together!

• Casual Friday? Casual every day!

• US$ 500 net for your home office setup after you passed your trial period

• And many additional perks customized to global locations (canteen, fresh fruit, amazing coffee, parking, on-site gym, yoga room to name a few)

With over 50 successful years of business innovation behind us, and an exciting digital and connected future ahead of us, Irdeto is a progressive company to join. We are looking for people who will keep us at the forefront of innovation and creativity.

Welcome to Irdeto!

Irdeto is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on identity or innate characteristics, instead we aim to build a diverse, inclusive culture where your talent counts.