Learning and Development Designer at MultiChoice Group

Job Purpose

As part of the Learning & Development team, this role will be dedicated to creating engaging learning programs/content and support the MAH learning strategy. This role requires very strong learning theory and instructional design knowledge and experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough design analysis to gather required information. E.g. target audience, content covered, file size limit, screen resolution, deployment devices
• Design and develop screen and content graphics to shape solutions aligned with expectations
• Follow brand guidelines as prescribed
• Implement stakeholder feedback and amendments in designs
• The design approach is applied consistently
• Color, font and spacing is used to enhance the user’s experience and facilitate learning
• Should have a basic understanding of UX/UI design. For example:

            - Navigation is intuitive

            - Learners can easily identify where they are in a course

            - Menu screen and menu icons are clearly visible

• The chosen graphics facilitate the learning experience and fit the learning programme (know your audience and the message you need to convey)
• Interactivity is used to enhance the experience
• The developed solution is 100% functional, without errors or dead-ends
• Implement stakeholder feedback and amendments on functionality, in the developed solution
• The developed solution is published in the required format. E.g. SCORM 1.2
• Liaise with product owners, in market countries, clients, imagery companies, agencies, production, facility, etc to deliver as per scope.
• Execute last minute demands.
• Meet deadlines & briefs.
• Work with team members to achieve collective goals; seek collaboration and understand the viewpoints and perceptions of others in the group; be sensitive to team dynamics and build trust and confidence in others.
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in a graphic design related discipline, or proof of equivalent industry experience

Work Experience

• Extensive experience in a related role, preferably in a corporate environment
• Extensive experience working in a commercial e-learning development environment, preferably related to on-line and blended learning
• Highly proficient in design packages (specifically Adobe Creative Cloud –Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge etc.)
• Working knowledge of design for responsive solutions
• Extensive experience of developing graphical design concepts for digital outputs (e.g. eLearning, web-based, mobile, online documentation)
• Detailed knowledge of relevant trends, capabilities and techniques in the field of graphic design
• Interaction Design and UX/UI
• Understanding of Content Deployment platforms
• Design Thinking approach

Closing date: 05/03/2020

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Key Performance Objectives
Controls, Governance & Policies

• Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the system of robust controls, procedures and policies
• Responsible for monitoring compliance to Tax Act
• Responsible for monitoring compliance with policies
• Review and implement recommendations to policies
• Ensuring compliance with the tax framework
• Assist with providing / collating information to SARS queries
• Documentation of all processes and ensuring that the relevant controls have been implemented
• Assist with SA CFC compliance

Monthly Activities

• Monthly preparation of detailed tax computations in accordance with tax legislation for group companies
• Preparation of monthly tax journals in SAP
• Preparation of monthly tax disclosure in accordance with tax legislation. Submission of disclosure on HFM
• Preparation of monthly tax cashflow disclosure and submission to the Central Accounting Team
• Monthly preparation and filing of indirect taxes and verification
• Ensure accuracy, validity and completeness of SARS payments
• Compiling and review of tax schedules for submission to SARS
• Monthly clearing of GL accounts
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Performing monthly tax reasonability, analysis and explanation for variances
• Preparation of monthly tax dashboard
• Guidance on the transactional tax treatment
• Assistance with the implementation of processes and monitoring plan

Interim and Year-end activities

• Preparation of tax packs/audit packs
• Preparation of disclosure for accounting packs and Annual Financial Statements
• Preparation of tax returns
• IT14SD – tax reconciliations
• Calculation of provisional tax and payment
• Assist with country-by-country reporting
• Interaction with external auditors and audit queries

General

• Assisting the Record to Report Senior Manager on strategic finance projects as determined by the Head of Finance Shared Services
• Ad hoc projects that arise on a continuing basis
• Analysis
• Quarterly MAL tax analysis
• Attend to business partner queries
• Manage, improve and develop relationships with internal & external stakeholders
• Able to run with tasks and be proactive in the delivery
• Recommendations and implementation of process efficiency
• General tax admin
• Various Tax reports

 
Qualifications

• BComm in Accounting
• Tax qualification preferred (HDip Tax / Advanced tax diploma)

Experience / Skills

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar role
• Sound, detailed knowledge and experience in IFRS (including hedge accounting, accounting for FECs, IFRS 9 and IFRS 15) and Taxation rules
• Africa Tax Experience
• SAP system experience
• Hyperion Financial Management
• Advanced excel skills
• Minimum 3 years’ people management experience in a similar role

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Proactive and ability to plan ahead
• Ability to prioritise in order to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressurised situations
• Ability to think and move quickly in a dynamic fast-moving environment
• Excellent communication skills- upward, downward and lateral
• Conflict management
• Problem-solving
• Coaching and mentoring
• Systematic and analytical
• Speed and accuracy with figures
• Stakeholder management

Closing date: 13/03/2020

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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