Finance Analyst at MultiChoice

Purpose of the position:

• Responsible for the accuracy of management reports, budgets and forecasts, and financial planning. Support the business unit in analysing, reporting and improving financial results.

Key Performance Objectives:

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
• Cash flow management through preparation of 24-month treasury forecasts and tracking that actual outcome align to forecasts
• 24 month rolling forecasts of Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement
• Approval of SGA expenses to confirm validity and availability of budget
• Participate in business unit meetings to provide feedback on results and impact of business plans
• Responsible for providing financial data and calculations to Shared Services to process accounting entries
• Responsible for month end reporting, 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.
  • Assistance on regulatory submissions
  • Month end processing and preparing reconciliations
• Provide meaningful ad hoc financial analysis as required
•  Policy compliance custodian for the business unit

Finance Support and General Accounting operations and External Reporting:

• Adhere to reporting deadlines including month end; forecasts; budgets; half-year and year-end
• Review/prepare schedules reports for half-year and full-year audits/packs
• Review related month-end calculations as well as entries for accruals and provisions
•  Review monthly tax schedules for accuracy and completeness

Customer Group Specialization:

• Provide support to the Customer Group team on all Finance related matters and participate in monthly finance meetings for results review
• Prioritize and manage business demands and business partner expectations
• Analyse Business Case and Return on Campaigns

Qualifications:

• CA (SA)

Experience / Skills

• Minimum 1 years post qualification experience in a similar role.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS
• SAP experience advantageous
• Advanced excel skills