The duties of this job require good analytical and communication skills as well as a good understanding of accounting and finance as well as business.
Drive, determination and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results that meet these established criteria are necessary for successful job performance.
This position will appeal to an individual who can see the big picture and is comfortable with multi-tasking and engaging with multiple stakeholders and partners.
Scope of Work
Reporting to the Group Managing Director (GMD), the responsibility of this position is to ensure accurate reporting of accounts of the Group’s subsidiaries and to review and analyse management reports.
The position will also be responsible for tracking and reporting progress on projects involving the GMD.
Main Responsibilities
Drive, determination and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results that meet these established criteria are necessary for successful job performance.
This position will appeal to an individual who can see the big picture and is comfortable with multi-tasking and engaging with multiple stakeholders and partners.
Scope of Work
Reporting to the Group Managing Director (GMD), the responsibility of this position is to ensure accurate reporting of accounts of the Group’s subsidiaries and to review and analyse management reports.
The position will also be responsible for tracking and reporting progress on projects involving the GMD.
Main Responsibilities
- Assisting the group subsidiaries in the monthly reporting process as well as group reporting procedures.
- Reviewing monthly variance analysis reports comparing actual reports with budget and previous year.
- Preparing management information reports as required.
- Participating in and supporting the GMD by carrying out project analysis and monitoring project costs.
- Assisting the group subsidiaries in treasury operations, cash management and cash flow projections.
- Participating in the annual budget process.
- Working together with finance managers in tax planning and compliance
- Coordinating both internal and external audits (financial & tax)
Experience
Relevant experience in a busy commercial accounting/auditing environment and may include the following;
Relevant experience in a busy commercial accounting/auditing environment and may include the following;
- Experience in performing financial modelling and analysis, and demonstrated proficiency in spreadsheet applications.
- Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection.
- Knowledge of overall business strategy and operations including business processes, revenue and cost components and drivers of these measures, return on investment and general economic modelling
Ability to work with a geographically spread team in a network reporting environment
Qualification
Qualification
- CPA/ACCA/CFA Finalist
- University degree (an advantage, but not a requirement, if in a business related field)
- Computer Knowledge with practical use of MS Word, MS PowerPoint and Excel.
Core Competencies, Skills & Abilities
- A thorough understanding of Accounting packages to the level of generating various reports.
- Good knowledge of Reporting and Analysis tools.
- High computer literacy and in particular, Advanced knowledge in EXCEL and Word and Power point.
- Excellent Analytical Skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.
