Finance Manager at RBS

To support the implementation of the business strategy through effective financial management, analysis and reporting.

OUTPUTS

Financial:

• To monitor and control spend in accordance with budget
• Ensure and contribute to minimisation of general expenses

Client:

•  Ensure that all stakeholder (e.g. user, service provider) communication is accurate, timeous, professional and relevant 
• Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Business processes:

•  Implement and coordinate process and finance information system change and enhancements
•  Monitor and report on financial performance regarding profitability
•  Analyse cash flow, cost controls and expenses and advise on and implement cost saving strategies
•  Proactive management and reporting on all financial areas of the business
•  Provide trend analysis and business metrics to advise on business decisions and profitability
•  Track individual departments against budget – both on income and expenses
•  Oversees and approves the processing of revenue and expenditure
•  Coordinates the preparation of financial statements and reports
•  Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards
•  Manage credit control process to ensure effective collection of all outstanding premiums
•  Support corporate finance responsibilities to include due diligence, financial modelling and forecasting
•  Support the CEO with investor relations by way of reporting and presentations
•  Oversee and manage the Risk Management plan of the business
•  Ensure compliance in terms of all the financial requirements (SARS, Companies Act etc.)
•  Oversee and manage the procurement function of the company in line with business strategy
•  Manage and oversee budget processes
•  Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
•  Manage and oversee the financial management and profitability of the company
•  Responsible for business forecasts and analysis
•  Manage the performance of the Finance team
•  Serve on various committees such as Compliance, BBBEE etc.
•  Responsible to oversee and take part in audit processes with external auditors
•  Ensure productivity targets are met
•  Contribute towards and ensure continuous improvement in own and team performance
•  Participate and contribute in ad hoc projects

Learning and growth

• Live the RBS Way
• Ensure continuous self-development
• Share information and knowledge with the team

Requirements

•  CA (SA) 
•  Excellent Communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
•  Attention to detail
•  Resilience
•  Confidence
•  Ability to work independently
•  Team management
•  Analytical
•  A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
•  Knowledge of accounting systems (Pastel Evolution)