Finance Analyst Marketing & CVM at MultiChoice

Purpose of the Position:

• Responsible for supporting directors and heads of departments in planning and reporting and analysis of results. Reporting assistance on month end, budget and forecast activities for the business unit

Key Performance Objectives

Tasks

Perform Financial Planning and Analysis

• Prepare the budget and forecast based on inputs and engagement with the Business Unit. The budget should fairly reflect the cost of operations, manage costs effectively and align expenditure to key strategic focus areas of the company
• Proactively partner with the business to identify and evaluate opportunities to improve performance and ensure that change initiatives are implemented
• Cash flow management through preparation of 24-month treasury forecasts and tracking that actual outcomes align to forecasts
• Provide meaningful ad hoc financial analysis as required
• 24 month rolling forecasts of Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement
• Approval of SGA expenses to confirm validity and availability of budget
• Policy compliance custodian for the business unit
• Participate in business unit meetings to provide feedback on results and impact of business plans
• Prioritise and manage business demands and business partner expectations
• Provide support to the Business Unit on all Finance related matters and participate in monthly finance meetings for results review
• Responsible for providing financial data and calculations to Shared Services to process accounting entries
• Reporting assistance during critical during critical periods including month end and, Budgets and forecasts which includes:
• Preparation, completion, loading and reporting of intercompany transactions and clearing of mismatches with group entities.
• Setup, running and consolidation of reports and analysis during the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Content Scenario planning consolidation and reporting
• Assistance on regulatory submissions
• Assistance on month end processes and reconciliations

Qualifications

CA (SA)
Experience / Skills

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a similar role
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and Taxation rules
• SAP system experience an advantage
• Advanced excel skills

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Deadline driven
• Results driven
• Pro-activeness
• Interpersonal skills
• Assertiveness
• Able to work in a pressurized environment
• Decision making
• Team player
• Conflict management
• Risk management
• Flexibility and adaptable