Main purpose of the position:

The incumbent will identify and create key reports and MIS to monitor, study and analyse planned vs actual financial performance of the Business Units and present a consolidated view of the Group.

 Reporting in to this position (designation and level)

• Routine/Direct: None
• Functional/Indirect: None
• Close coordination with: Group Finance and Business Unit Functional Heads

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse Business Unit Monthly Management reporting with detailed analysis along with comparison with prior Rolling Estimate, Annual Business Plan and Previous Year and present a consolidated view of the Group.
• Creating a framework of the annual business plan including benchmarks and targets, analyse submissions of the Business Units and present a consolidated view of the Group. 
• Assist in creating and monitoring standard Group Finance SOPs to be implemented across all business units.  
• Driving other key Group MIS as required by stakeholders. Raise red flags on issues and escalate matters to Group Finance. 
• Provide financial analysis as needed.

Requirements

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION
Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: CPA/ ACCA/ ACA or equivalent
• Qualifications as an added advantage: MBA
• Professional registration: Yes

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): 8 years
• Post Qualification experience (years): Minimum 5 Years

Technical competencies and skills:

• The candidate should have hands-on experience in the following:
• Books of accounts
• Reconciliations
• Critical evaluation and monitoring of the relevant accounting standards, regulation and reporting frameworks.
• Preparation of financial statements and related reports
• Budget, Budgetary Control and Forecasting
• Product Cost, cost allocation & Variance Analysis
• Business Performance Reporting including Board Packs
• Cash flow Planning & Forecasting
• Effective decision making through analyzing, evaluating and communicating performance and position of entities-Including ratio analysis and understanding thereof
• Directs organizational performance through the selection and measurement of financial and non-financial performance indicators

Computer literacy:

• Outstanding knowledge of spreadsheets and PowerPoint (Advance Skills)
• ERP knowledge is mandatory, preference SAP