Finance Controller

Job Description & Summary

You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.

Our Finance Operations team manages Pw C’s financial risk through financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and tactical consulting. As a part of our team, you’ll assist us with budgeting, reporting, business operations, domestic and international accounting operations, and finance strategy.

It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Pw C Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.
• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.
• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.
• Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.
• Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.
• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Role Summary:

The South Africa Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is the latest part of Pw C, a global brand delivering services for the biggest clients in the world. Pw C leads the way in human led, technology enabled professional services, working with clients to transform their business and make it fit for the future.

As a leader in SATIC, you will build teams, develop future leaders and inspire a generation of problem solving professionals who will work with some of the biggest clients in the world.

If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you. By choosing to join SATIC, you are choosing to work with and lead teams all over the world, harnessing the power of world leading tech and making a difference to real people’s lives.

You will be working as part of the executive team to fulfil the operations of the SATIC business goals. You will formulate the SATIC finance strategy, driving change and ensuring the business is performing to the best of its ability from a financial perspective.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• CA (SA) / CIMA / CFA or equivalent

Experience required:

• Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience of which 3 years proven experience as a Senior Finance Manager/Finance Controller or similar leadership role.

Responsibilities of role:

• Financial Planning and Strategy:
• Develop and oversee the financial strategy of SATIC.
• Conduct financial forecasting and modelling, budgeting, and long-term financial planning.
• Analyse and interpret financial data to inform strategic decisions.
• Financial Reporting:
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and statements.
• Oversee the preparation of financial and annual reports / disclosures for stakeholders, including shareholders, regulatory bodies, and the board of directors.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Financial Risk Management:
• Identify and manage financial risks, including market, credit, and operational risks.
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage.
• Treasury and Cash Flow Management:
• Manage cash flow to ensure it meets operational needs.
• Oversee investment strategies and manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Ensure efficient capital allocation and maintain liquidity.
• Internal Controls and Compliance:
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Oversee internal and external audits.
• Cost Management:
• Monitor and manage costs.
• Develop cost reduction strategies and efficiency improvements.
• Oversee financial aspects of procurement and vendor management where relevant.
• Leadership and Team Management:
• Manage the finance resources/support in line with the company’svalues and behaviours.
• Provide training and development opportunities for staff.
• Collaborate with other executives and lead to align financial strategies with overall business goals.
• Mentor team members.
• Stakeholder Relations:
• Communicate the financial performance and strategy to relevant leadership teams and shareholders
• Manage relationships with shareholders.
• Technology and Financial Systems:
• Where required, oversee the implementation and / or maintenance of financial systems and software.
• Ensure that financial data is accurately captured and reported.
• Leverage technology to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Corporate Governance:
• Support the board of directors in their governance responsibilities.
• Develop and implement relevant policies.
• Ensure transparency and accountability in financial reporting.

Skill sets required:

• Understand technologies such as Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, Workday etc
• Understanding of budgets and business-planning
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Leadership and organisational abilities
• Strategic planning and initiative designs
• Problem-solver

The following attributes are required:

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Keen attention to detail
• Presence/Profile within South African Tech Community
• Industry experience required:
• Delivery centre experience

October 29, 2024