Finance Business Partner (Fixed Term Contract)

Hollard; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced financial manager to oversee financial reporting, manage accounting functions, and ensure adherence to IFRS standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis and demonstrate effective coaching abilities within the team. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Proficiency in IFRS standards.
• Strong accounting background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage accounting functions.
• Prepare monthly financial packs and reports.
• Support budget forecasting and variance analysis.

Job description

Role Objectives :

Responsible for Financial Reporting, review of Business Unit KPIs and management accounts to ensure accurate analysis & evaluation of performance against strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities : Oversee and management of accounting functions and processes, this includes but not limited to the following :

• Review of journals for validity and accuracy
• Review of the management accounts for validity and accuracy, submit review notes, sign off on the income statement and balance sheet accounts
• Review of reconciliations and address any discrepancies and reconciling items
• Ensure that the subledger / systems reconciles to the GL
• Preparation of monthly financial packs, reporting, analysis, commentary on portfolio profitability and presentation to Business Heads, Managers and or Regional Managers
• Responsible for the budgeting process, forecasting and variance analysis
• Co-ordinate the planning and preparation of the annual audit
• Support the Head of Finance in executing various tasks / projects delegated from time to time
• Support the implementation of IFRS 17
• Responsible for creating a high-performance culture through effective coaching, training, supervision and management
• Responsible for the adequacy of the control environment and engagement with the IFC (Internal auditors) team to address findings and remediation within the agreed timelines
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; and
• Build strong working relationships with the Operations teams and various stakeholders