Assistant Project Financial Manager - Group Finance - South Africa
Sasfin Holdings Limited
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Assistant Project Financial Manager will assist the Senior Project Financial Manager to manage the accounting, finance, and implementation of all finance projects that is ongoing at Sasfin (system and non-system related). This includes and is not limited to assisting with the implementation and monitoring of project governance, involved in the design and roll out of new initiatives and the liaison with business in the operationalisation of new finance projects. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Direct ownership and accountability Ensuring project governance by maintaining a project governance framework Interface between Finance and Operational stakeholders for finance projects and systems Assist in managing of projects from design to testing, to implementation to stabilisation Documentation of decision-making process with regards to projects Liaising with system vendors to ensure systems are functioning optimally and system updates are done timeously Assist in optimisation of processes through standardisation and design to ensure mitigation of risks and increased efficiencies Assist with governance of the systems: General Ledger, Universal Sub-ledger and Finance Reporting systems Assist with training of existing or new financial systems by liaising with vendors to ensure process documents are up to date and training is completed for all new users and refresher training is done quarterly for all system users Assist to implement a project schedule and ensure that teams meet milestones throughout the project lifecycle. Direct influence and responsibility Internal stakeholders (Group Finance & Operations stakeholders): Assist with the accounting, finance, and implementation of the finance project that is ongoing at Sasfin. Subject matter expert for all new initiatives impacting the Finance Function. This includes and is not limited to the implementation and monitoring of project governance, intimately involved in the design and roll out of new initiatives and the liaison with business in the operationalisation of new finance projects Influence over the Group Planning and Budgeting Process Coordinate across departments and motivate staff members to complete projects according to both internal and external deadlines Ensure that month-end system queries are resolved Ensure all system tasks, processes and maintenance of system takes place accurately and timeously Continuous communication to finance team on updates to the reporting system that includes the changes to structures and data loads and data transformations, opening and closing of accounts Other duties as assigned Employee Responsibilities System training of finance team SKILLS/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED Qualification in accounting and project management or system design A proven track record of being involved in finance system architecture, project management and finance operations Proven track record in process and efficiency optimisation. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and tax principles. Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications, ERP systems is an advantage. Knowledge of Great Plains, and experience would be an advantage. High level of integrity and honesty in dealing with finances Financial analysis: extensive experience in financial management, including gathering and analysing data, organizing reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders. Ability to work under pressure Able to clearly communicate with team members across departments Time management: Highly organised and able to develop project schedules, identify milestones and deliverables, and ensure that projects are completed on time. Ability to build strong relationships across both Operations and support functions REMUNERATION Based on Cost to Company, market related depending on qualification and experience.
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