JOB TITLE : Group Financial Executive LINE MANAGER: Group Financial Director JOB GRADE: E3 DEPARTMENT: Central Finance LOCATION: Midrand Purpose of this role: The incumbent will be responsible for the Groups Financial Reporting including financial planning, good financial governance and reporting. The successful candidate needs to account and report on a holding company and its subsidiaries, and associates. Main Outputs and Responsibilities for this position: Ensure the integrity of the General ledger for reporting – Control, maintenance & management. Ensure the integrity of Corporate and Group monthly management accounts, Group balance sheets, cash flows, budgets, and forecasts. Ensure all monthly International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) reporting requirements are met in terms of quality (accuracy, completeness) and timeliness. Implement a robust Group monthly reporting process and discipline. Play a leading role in partnering with divisional heads of finance and subsidiary finance leaders to manage major aspects of financial reporting Attend monthly financial reviews and budget (forecast) meetings. Be the Group IFRS advisor, develop and maintain appropriate accounting policies, processes, and internal control systems in terms of IFRS. Prepare and/or review Audit committee and Board financial pack submissions for the Board and Sub-Committee meetings, and ensure timely submission thereof (including budgets, interim and year-end packs). Ensure the integrity of the financial figures reported in SENS announcements. Assist the Group FD with preparing for investor roadshow and responding to analyst and investor queries. Providing financial data and information requested by management on a timely basis. Be the key contact for interim and year-end external audit and annual report preparation. Drive automation of applications, processes and controls in Group finance and related process enhancements. Ensure Group financial statements are prepared in compliance with IFRS for interim and annual reports. Ensure timely and accurate accounting for acquisitions and disposals, and Group reorganization, including Purchase Price Allocations. Provide input into Group Treasury for cashflow forecast, dividend memo and S&L submission. Key advisor and signatory of loan and facility legal agreements and secretarial related legal agreements. Prepare Cost of Capital calculations and check impairment calculations in line with IFRS requirements. Ensure accurate and completeness of accounting and reporting of long-term incentive scheme, and compliance with IFRS. Support the Group FD with Social & Ethics Working Group duties and responsibilities. Support the Group FD with responses to ensure timely submission of JSE and other financial regulatory submissions. Maintenance of Group Companies Limits of Authority. Provide input in the Integrated Reporting compilation process. Training – Internal (On the job for employees) and External (Skills upgrade & maintenance). Understudy for the Group Financial Director. Provide guidance and development opportunities to direct reports. Education: A qualified CA (SA), with at least 8 year's post articles with Group finance experience. Experience Required: Advanced Excel skills. Finnivo or similar experience. Sage X3 or related proficiency essential. Broad understanding of all the different areas of finance. Results oriented and performance driven with a focus on excellence. Ability to pay attention to detail while maintaining oversight on broader finance. Good understanding of forecasting and budgeting techniques, internal and external reporting. Strong business understanding. Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills. Strong relationship management and networking skills. Experience working in cross functional teams. Specialist knowledge in Financial Reporting. Strong knowledge of IFRS (current and new standards). Knowledge of Integrated Reporting and Sustainability Reporting. Experience with JSE listing requirements. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to understand the flow of information and processes. Must be able to “connect the dots” in terms of bringing company strategy, Executive & Board decisions, Corporate Governance and legal and statutory requirements together. High a creative approach to problem solving. Good influencing skills, she/he must be able to communicate and present to the management team, audit committee. Assertive, adaptable, and resilient team leader able to work with different personalities. Good work ethic, hands-on, meticulous, but also be able to step back and see the bigger strategic picture and deliver results on time. Ambitious, highly driven and motivated. An agent of change. The maturity to challenge ideas and balance opportunities and threats. Must have excellent organisational skills. Disciplined, pro-active and flexible. Flair for consolidations. Ability to lead a team. Apply Now

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