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  • Posted: Jan 15, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Robert Walters is a global, specialist professional recruitment consultancy. "Our story begins in 1985, when our CEO, Robert Walters, opened the first office in Central London. Rob has led the company ever since and has the same passion and commitment today. Over the last 30 years the business has grown and so has our ambition. We now operate across 2...
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    Operational Tax Manager

    • Our client, a global Alternative Asset Manager, is seeking an experienced Operational Tax Manager to join their team in Cape Town. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated operational tax team and play a pivotal role in implementing group-wide processes and procedures. The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a dynamic environment, overseeing all aspects of reporting under the umbrella of operational tax.

    What you'll do:

    As an Operational Tax Manager, your role will be multifaceted.

    • Lead the local operational tax team, supporting their development and providing technical guidance
    • Ensure adherence to AEOI (FATCA and CRS) policies and procedures
    • Oversee aspects of the annual investor reporting processes under FATCA/CRS
    • Work with various third parties and business units to standardise the reporting processes
    • Maintain the operational tax archives, including administrative duties related to the tax department’s activities
    • Suggest improvements to current team processes
    • Monitor wider compliance and reporting obligations, such as US withholding processes
    • Support in dealing with ad-hoc projects

    What you bring:

    • The ideal candidate for this Operational Tax Manager position will bring a wealth of experience in tax reporting, particularly with a deep technical understanding of FATCA and CRS.
    • Experience in tax reporting with a deep technical understanding of FATCA and CRS is curcial
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Experience managing a team
    • Excellent organisational and communication skills
    • Strong Office 365 (Word, Excel etc.) knowledge
    • Desire to work in a small and dynamic environment
    • Fluency in English

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    Financial Accountant - 6 Month FTC

    • Our client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Financial Accountant to join their Cape Town office on a 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a background in audit or corporate reporting, preferably from a Big 4 firm at the manager level. They are looking for smart, experienced accountants capable of independently performing tasks and having their work reviewed.

    What you'll do:

    • As a Financial Accountant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and analysing the company's financial records. Your excellent skills in Excel will be put to good use as you update excel-based analyses and prepare financial statements. You will also perform balance sheet reconciliations and conduct budget to actual analysis. During the busy season, your commitment and dedication will shine through as you support the team, particularly during the March to end of April stat reporting period.
    • Perform balance sheet reconciliations
    • Conduct budget to actual analysis
    • Prepare and review financial statements
    • Update excel-based analyses
    • Support the team during the busy season, particularly for the March to end of April stat reporting period

    What you bring:

    • The ideal candidate for this Financial Accountant role will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge in financial accounting practices.
    • CA(SA), CIMA or Finance Degree with minimum 2 – 3 years post qualification experience
    • Strong knowledge and experience in financial accounting practices
    • Familiarity with IFRS is beneficial
    • Proficiency in using consolidation software is advantageous
    • Advanced skills in Excel
    • Excellent communication skills with fluency in English

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    Employment Equity & Skills Development Senior Specialist

    • Our client is seeking an Employment Equity & Skills Development Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead, manage, and grow a business unit within a leading consulting firm that has been at the forefront of transformation strategy for over 15 years. The successful candidate will be a thought leader and subject matter expert on Employment Equity and Skills Development, with a strong command of English language both verbal and written.
    • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
    • Chance to lead, manage, and grow a business unit
    • Role requires expertise in Employment Equity and Skills Development

    What you'll do:

    • As an Employment Equity & Skills Development Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in leading, managing, and growing a business unit within the organisation. You will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, reporting, management and preparation of EE and Skills Development business units’ budgets and targets. Your role will also involve oversight, mentorship and development of junior EE and Skills Development consultants. You will be expected to have working knowledge and be a subject matter expert on the Employment Equity Act and Skills Development Act. Your excellent communication skills will be utilised in stakeholder relationship management.
    • Lead, engage and manage external clients and consult internally on HR matters
    • Monitor, track, report, manage and prepare EE and Skills Development business units’ budgets and targets
    • Oversight, mentorship and development of junior EE and Skills Development consultants
    • Working knowledge and subject matter expert on the Employment Equity Act and Skills Development Act
    • Stakeholder Relationship Management and Communication
    • Speaker on various platforms (employment equity forums, webinars, committees, sector-specific forums)

    What you bring:

    • The ideal candidate for the Employment Equity & Skills Development Specialist position is someone who possesses a strong command of English language both verbal and written. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to effectively liaise with employees, clients, stakeholders as well as build lasting relationships. Your ability to work under pressure coupled with your highly conscientious nature makes you dependable in delivering results. Your proactiveness allows you to take initiative when required while your meticulous nature ensures excellent organisation skills.
    • Strong command of English language both verbal and written
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Highly conscientious and dependable
    • Ability to take initiative and be proactive
    • Highly meticulous with excellent organising skills
    • High proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, 

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    Finance Applications Support Specialist

    • We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Applications Support Specialist to enhance the efficiency and reliability of our finance software systems. In collaboration with the Finance Systems Administrator, you will manage, support, and optimise applications such as Concur, Sage, and Coupa. Your responsibilities will include system administration, user support, access management, and ensuring data integrity across these platforms.
    • Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless system functionality to support financial operations and strategic decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of our finance applications, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the organisation while maintaining high standards of performance and accuracy.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Install, configure, and maintain finance systems to meet organisational requirements, and manage system upgrades, including user acceptance testing (UAT) and seamless implementation.
    • Ensure all changes to finance systems follow defined change management processes, incident management protocols, and governance requirements.
    • Continuously monitor performance to ensure optimal functioning of finance systems.
    • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, workflows, and troubleshooting processes for internal teams and end-users.
    • Maintain and troubleshoot data integrations to ensure accurate financial records.
    • Administer user permissions and ensure alignment with security best practices.
    • Partner with Finance and T&I business stakeholders to understand their needs and optimise financial systems.
    • Manage vendor relationships for finance systems (e.g., Concur, Sage, Coupa), ensuring timely issue resolution and system enhancements.

    Skills & Experience

    • 3+ years working with financial systems in administration role.
    • Strong understanding of financial concepts, reporting, and data integration processes.
    • Demonstrated experience in managing system upgrades, UAT, and troubleshooting.
    • Knowledge of financial modules, including subledgers and General Ledgers.
    • Strong problem-solving abilities with analytical mindset.
    • Excellent communication skills to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical users.
    • Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to align on goals and deliverables.
    • Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
    • Familiarity with financial data consolidation, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
    • Experience in training and supporting end-users in finance-related systems.
    • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.

    Educational Requirements

    • Degree in Information Technology, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
    • Relevant certifications in financial systems are advantageous.

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    Finance Systems Specialist (Tagetik)

    • We are seeking a Tagetik specialist to administer and optimise our enterprise finance systems, aligning with the organisation's goals to enhance financial transparency, compliance, and operational efficiency. This role is integral to key projects across finance, HR, and ESG functions, ensuring robust data integration and system performance.
    • The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, technically proficient, and skilled at stakeholder collaboration to drive system efficiency and data accuracy. You will work closely with the Tagetik Solutions Architect, Finance Systems Administrator, and Tagetik business stakeholders (finance, HR, and ESG). As needed, you may also support other finance systems in collaboration with the Finance Systems Administrator.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Install, configure, and maintain Tagetik software to meet organisational requirements, and manage system upgrades, including user acceptance testing (UAT) and seamless implementation.
    • Ensure all changes to the Tagetik system follow defined change management processes, incident management protocols, and governance requirements.
    • Continuously monitor system performance to ensure optimal functioning of all Tagetik modules, including Financial Consolidation, IFRS16, HR, and ESG.
    • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, workflows, and troubleshooting processes for internal teams and end-users.
    • Maintain and troubleshoot data integrations to ensure accurate financial, HR, and ESG data consolidation.
    • Administer user permissions and ensure alignment with security best practices.
    • Partner with Finance, HR, ESG, and Risk teams to understand operational needs and optimise Tagetik functionalities, such as improving ESG reporting workflows and streamlining financial consolidation processes.
    • Manage vendor relationships for Tagetik and related finance systems (e.g., Concur, Sage, Coupa), ensuring timely issue resolution and system enhancements.

    Skills & Experience

    • 3+ years working with Tagetik or similar Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems.
    • Strong understanding of financial consolidation, reporting, and data integration processes.
    • Demonstrated experience in system upgrades, UAT, and troubleshooting.
    • Knowledge of Tagetik modules, including Financial Consolidation, IFRS16, and ESG.
    • Expertise in multi-dimensional and relational databases, with proficiency in SQL.
    • Strong problem-solving abilities with analytical mindset.
    • Excellent communication skills to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical users.
    • Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to align on goals and deliverables.
    • Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
    • Familiarity with financial data consolidation, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
    • Experience in training and supporting end-users in finance-related systems.
    • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.

    Educational Requirements

    • Degree in Information Technology, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
    • Relevant certifications in Tagetik or other EPM systems are highly advantageous.

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