HEINEKEN - the world's most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a portfolio of more than 300 international, regional, local and speciality beers and ciders. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution and focused...
Ensure integrity in financial results used for strategic decision making
Keep reconciliations up to date for all the reporting models (South Africa, International, South Africa and International combined, NBL, CVH, legacy Distell) both for management reporting and recon to BPC (used for statutory reporting) and suggest improvements
SAP controls and checks
Calculate and prepare group level monthly journals
Build trust in the corporate finance function throughout the business through data and analysis integrity
Ensure a smooth reporting process each month to internal and external stakeholders (both EUR and ZAR) through
Monthly advance planning and communication of deadlines and requirements to stakeholders
updating and maintaining the corporate calendar and communication of changes
consistent delivery of all results on time (in full) and at the required quality
the performing of reconciliations between different reporting platforms
suggestions to improve and automate reporting workbooks and platforms
Responsible for various reporting outputs at different levels for different stakeholders
Business performance reviews (BPR)
Heineken Beverages Board
Heineken Beverages SA Board
Internal Management Team (MT) reporting and analysis at various levels (South Africa and International consolidated or stand alone)
Remgro reporting both secretarial and financial departments
Support Remgro Cognos submissions as required
Remgro CEO reports
Assist with ad hoc inquiries and analytics by
conducting of analytical reviews of performance, detail investigations and the identifying of areas for investigation
identifying the change required from investigations to improve outcomes
through regular involvement in ad hoc projects and investigations
assisting with specifications for creating dashboards and testing of dashboards
provisions and accruals required from management team or ad hoc
Troubleshooting: Quality check and assist with identification of potential issues proactively
Statutory reporting:
Responsible to ensure that additional deadlines for interim and year-end reporting requirements are met
Assist with ad hoc requests, including IFRS
Ensuring integrity used between statutory reporting and other reporting
Reconciliations between statutory reporting and other reporting
Provide a high standard of customer service to all internal, external customers and work partners
Build and maintain constructive working relationships with customers, suppliers and other relevant stakeholders
Continuous development and optimisation of reporting and processes to provide meaningful financial information to assist in decision making
Get involved in the system workings and assist with continuous enhancements and automation of reporting packs.
Job Requirements
Qualified Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
At least 2-3 years post article experience
Knowledge of SAP, SAP BW, SAP BPC and Analysis for Office would be advantageous
Extensive Microsoft Excel skills
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in fast paced environment
Able to support multiple work streams within the month end close
Work in cross-functional teams and in a multi-national company with Global requirements
Take on broader roles in the finance organization
Builds collaborative relationship and networks – People and relationship building centric. Develops internal/external relationships with an Organisation focus, to resolve both short-term issues and advance longer-term projects/work.
Attention to detail is crucial
Strong sense of urgency
Deadline driven with a sense of urgency
Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential.
Self-starter, the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Personal effectiveness & excellence – Display an iterative learning mentality. Actively seeks out opportunities to learn and develop, and promotes learning and development in others.
Resilience - Remains determined despite frequent obstacles. Possess high levels of EQ
Creative - The ability to use imagination and new ideas to produce solutions.
Entrepreneurial – The ability to think ahead to spot or create opportunities and maximize them,
Engagement skills - Communicates persuasively and confidently to influence and negotiate positive outcomes. Ability to use storytelling to effectively inspire stakeholders to implement the proposed actions/ solutions.
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