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  • Posted: Feb 11, 2022
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    Finance Senior Manager

    The Ernst and Young Finance department in South Africa is facing numerous challenges in terms of additional work requirements from Ernst and Young EMEIA.

    The department is led by the Finance Director who reports to the Chief Operating Officer for the Africa sub-area.

    An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Manager – Finance to join the team. The position requires a Chartered Accountant that has broad knowledge on various accounting concepts, IFRS standards, Companies Act, accounting and taxation principles, knowledge of system controls and procedures, knowledge of valuations and discounted cashflows, ability to review financial records and reconciliations (general ledger / creditors).

    The incumbent must also have a basic understanding of the creditors, debtors, general ledger and payroll functions with an ability to obtain a detailed understanding / ability to make process/ procedure recommendations through interactions with the various teams.

    The incumbent must also have the passion, willingness and ability to deal with an extensive number of people at both senior and junior levels that require financial assistance, advice and direction. Exceptional client service is required, whilst simultaneously upholding and maintaining appropriate corporate governance standards and principles.

    The incumbent must also have the willingness and ability to understand systems and the controls and processes that exist within systems in a level of detail and be able to translate system operations in lay man terms to the broader organisation.

    The incumbent must in due course have the ability to interact with legal teams, bankers and external auditors and work with minimal supervision.

    Reporting Relationships:

    The position reports to the Finance Director There is close interaction with the Service Line COOs, the Reporting team, the South Africa and Africa Finance team and Country leaders in each country.

    Principal Responsibilities:

    Work closely with the Finance Director and review and provide a second opinion into the various outputs (reports, reviews of the Finance department), taxation position papers / computation, legal documents, etc

    Assist in the rollout of any financial and operational models/ tools developed by the EMEIA central team across the sub-area.

    Compile presentations as and when required from the Finance Director / Chief Operating Officer

    Represent the Finance Department on projects that are that need to be performed in the Finance department.

    Work closely with the Finance Director and take on projects as and when requested that will drive understanding of how the Finance function at EY operates.

    Obtain a detailed understanding of the processes, systems and procedures within the accounts payable, general ledger, accounts receivable and payroll functions and provide improvement recommendations and suggestions to the Finance Director

    Execute on financial and operational projects as required from time to time meeting relevant quality standards and deadlines.

    Assist the Finance Director in establishing best practices, processes, strategies to deliver a world class Finance Organisation.

    Project management of various deliverables that are the responsibility of the Finance Director, as and when required.

    Monitor and feedback reporting compliance of South Africa against EMEIA accounting standards, guidelines and policies (eg accounting for partner compensation, reporting in terms of SSL structures, accounting for CBS staff).

    Conduct weekly and monthly review of financial results across the sub-area and engage Country Leaders and Finance teams for feedback on specific questions/ queries, including items raised by Operations.

    Key Competencies:

    Execution focused

    Task orientated and proven ability to produce material on a regular basis, to a consistently high standard.

    Communications Planning

    Work with the countries, Business Units and Finance teams to ensure key objectives and initiatives are reflected in communication plans and activities.

    Drive and deliver the agreed program.

    Writing

    Write interesting, clear and accurate reports, quickly and confidently.

    Meet strict deadlines and quality standards.

    Technical

    Qualified Accountant Chartered Accountant plus experience in a professional organisation.

    Software - excellent Excel/Word skills, including presentational aspects and pivot tables.

    Working knowledge of SAP is advantageous

    Accounts reconciliation and management reporting experience.

    Teamwork

    A strong team player who is comfortable working collaboratively and directionally as required.

    Excellent virtual teaming skills

    Must be able to shift gears from Senior Manager: Financial Projects to supporting player, depending on the situation.

    Must be able to balance communication, planning, and execution.

    Flexibility

    Comfortable working on a number of projects/processes/ tasks concurrently.

    Able to work in a rapidly changing environment.

    Able to complete the tasks by pre set or fluid deadlines.

    Essential Measurements of Success:

    • Output material to agreed deadlines and to quality standards.
    • Must be able to function effectively as an integral part of the Operations and Finance, gaining knowledge of EMEIA, its goals and objectives, and lines of business, and effectively applying that knowledge.
    • Must operate independently with a minimum supervision.
    • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, willingness to learn and fit in.
       

    Key Attributes:

    • Quality focused and output oriented.
    • Self starter, with initiative to manage with minimal direction.
    • Challenging and curious mindset, with a business/commercial outlook.
    • Able to interact with senior management and support teams and leaders outside the boundaries of South Africa
    • Team player.
    • Passionate and professional communicator.
    • The successful candidate must be a Chartered Accountant and will have appropriate audit experience / practical experience in order to transition into a Senior Manager: Finance in due course.
    • Professional services background would be advantageous
    • Working in a professional service environment
    • Excellent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
    • Working knowledge of SAP

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY) on careers.ey.com to apply

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