Production Accountant - General Entertainment at MultiChoice

Key Performance Areas
Tasks

• Provide inputs into the development and maintenance of the Content production commissioning pack
• Assist producers with budget planning, cost alignment to format requirements and submissions for local productions
• Advice on and monitor production expenses and financial submission reports against contracted parameters
• Manage, review and evaluate budget submissions
• Review and feedback internally on the evaluation of producer financial deliverables.
• Check and sign off financial aspects pertaining to contract approvals
• Provide input into cash flow forecasting and advise the business accordingly
• Reconstruct and reconcile production accounts where necessary
• Coordinate and assist with production audits
• Liaise with auditors with queries relating to production accounts both internally and externally
• Research and analysis of rate cards, statutory laws and industry-related requirements to keep database and information resources up to date
• Ensuring that proper records and filing systems are maintained within the department and production environment.
• Manage the reporting process and compliance for all productions:
  • Monthly reporting for productions
  • Variance analysis
  • Preparation of budgets and forecast
  • Costing and recoveries
  • Presentation of final production review

Qualification

• Must have a CIMA, B Comm or B Tech with up to 4 years related experience or equivalent qualification

Experience

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a credit control/cost management and transactional bookkeeping in a financial environment
• Sound knowledge of production industry or similar project orientated industry
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong finance and administration skills
• Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office applications), advanced excel
• SAP and production accounting system would be advantageous

Behavioural Competencies

• Must be a team player
• Passion for television production
• Must be able to work well under pressure
• Good problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude
• Good customer relationship and understanding
• Strong figure orientation
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be a self-starter
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Organised and methodical
• Excellent time management skills