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Managing a team of 3, own the end-to-end overheads cost and budget control process, including tracking, monitoring and intervening to deliver improved business performance across Southern Africa.
Job Summary
Prepare & submit an annual FC for overheads for Southern Africa
Increase visibility & profile of overheads within the business & create a sense of accountability towards set budgets
Track actuals and hold functions accountable for driving reductions and spending efficiently in line with Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB) disciplines.
Align processes with, and implement the objectives of the Global Overheads FET Team as per Gobots requirements
In line with S&OP timetable, prepare & submit an updated phased FC for overheads for Southern Africa on a monthly basis.
Prepare and communicate performance within overheads to CCBT / ZALT as required
Maintain a documented and agreed Standard Operating procedure that is understood and has buy in from Finance, HR and functions & which clearly articulates roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders within overheads.
Look for continuous improvements within the OH Space. Seek out and implement Simplification & standardisation opportunities specifically reviewing CC quantity.
Educate users & improved controls around CC and GL selection to improve cost hygiene
Ensure team makes necessary accruals / provisions as required monthly
Complete Balance Sheet Reconciliations as required by Controllers Team.
Benchmarking to identify efficiency improvement opportunities
Perform ad-hoc analysis as required
Coordinate data cleansing where required (master data and Eg. SAP IO maintenance
Understand and implement ZBB recommendations, drive ZBB mind-set in the business
Key Requirements
Minimum 5 years relevant work experience and the ability to lead a team
Budgeting experience – full end to end process
Finance Degree with CIMA or a CA
Ability to work independently and a be self-starter
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