Finance Manager 6 - 8 Month Contract

The Finance Manager's role is responsible for ensuring the process of timely and accurate financial reporting for all WSP entities; including period-end management accounts, year-end statutory accounts, and reporting on budgets and forecasts.

In addition to reporting, other key responsibilities include compliance with company secretarial and tax matters, as well as ensuring compliance with internal controls and local delegation of authority (DOA).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accurate and timely reporting of balance sheet accounts in line with WSP Group reporting timetable, including the preparation and review of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
2. Review of corporate accountants' journals and preparation of any further / adjusting period-end journals.
3. Consolidation of month-end financial information for the whole business (including all entities in the group) and internal reporting for relevant stakeholders.
4. Responsible for submission of month-end financial information on HFM (Oracle Hyperion Financial Management system).
5. Responsible for preparation of monthly Regional pack for submission to Canada.
6. Local contact for head office regarding all HFM and reporting related queries.
7. Manages the intercompany process.
8. Prepares and analyzes key financial ratios.
9. Developing and mentoring team.
10. Consolidation of forecasts and budgets.
11. Preparation of the budget pack and forecasts and supporting schedules.
12. Managing the preparation of annual financial statements.
13. Managing the audit process.
14. Half-year and full-year reporting pack and supporting schedules for Group reporting.
15. Managing the preparation of consolidated annual financial statements in terms of IFRS.
16. Assistance with internal and external audits.
17. Preparation of quarterly Board and Exco Financial input for packs.
18. External / other stakeholder reporting.
19. Fixed Assets Control.
20. Ensures tax compliance in the following areas: Income tax, VAT, WHT, and PAYE.
21. Preparation of annual tax returns and provisional tax returns for all entities in the group.
22. Coordinates tax advice for project bids.
23. Review and sign off payroll.
24. Review monthly payroll journal.
25. Support the Payroll manager with technical queries.
26. Automate the monthly payroll journal and maintain effectiveness after implementation.
27. Implement systems to improve efficiency in the payroll function.
28. Prepares cash forecasts to be submitted fortnightly.
29. Manages FX exposures.
30. Review and release all creditor payments.
31. Ensure that cash flow is effectively managed.
32. Manages the maintenance of all company secretarial records and changes arising in conjunction with the external service provider.
33. Oversees The Corporate Accountant And The AP & Treasury Supervisor.
34. Weekly team meetings.
35. Manages workloads.
36. Sets objectives in conjunction with the Head of Financial Accounting.
37. Assesses effectiveness of current controls and business processes.
38. Documents and communicates risk when detected and proposes suggested solutions.
39. Seeks ways to drive efficiencies within the finance function.
40. Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental, and quality vision and policies.
41. Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.
42. Embracing, displaying, and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

Qualifications:

CA (SA) qualification or equivalent. 5-10 years financial management experience. Oracle HFM experience preferable.

Additional Information:

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important, be that our families, our friends, or ourselves. So if working from home, working part-time, or having flexible start and finish times will help with this, let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first-class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions. Be you, be happy – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP.

We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity / paternity.

We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Remote Work: Employment Type: Contract.

Key Skills:

Facilities Management, ADMA, Heavy Bus Driving, AXA, Building Services, Courier Delivery.

Experience:

Years: 1

Vacancy: 1