JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: Accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the group and includes the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the on-going development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES)
• Provides leadership and direction in the Corporate Office financial planning processes
• Accountable for the delivery of operational excellence within the Financial Accounting function
• Ensures that the Corporate Office comply with all legal and regulatory requirements and manages the Corporate Office’s financial risk profile
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the Corporate office accounting systems, policies and procedures
• Oversees the daily accounting activities to ensure effective maintenance of the Corporate Office’s general ledger
• Provides direction to the Financial Accounting team and ensures effective management of all people processes
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
• Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting / Financial Management is essential

EXPERIENCE
• At least five years related work experience (other jobs that prepared you for this job).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Advanced Excel skills
• Good knowledge of Financial systems environment and understanding of the interaction between
• different modules and functional areas
• Detailed understanding of KPI system, CI tracking and key value drivers
• Knowledge of IFRS, Tax and Companies Act
• Excellent knowledge of CI and KPI concepts and links to financial performance parameters
• Has a well-developed knowledge of business operations
• Ability to implement procedures and policies to achieve cost reduction and realise cost and efficiency savings
• Ability to identify key drivers and opportunities to improve business performance

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
• Adhere to principles and values
• Apply good governance principles
• Enthusiastically productive
• Maintain effective relationships
• Produce and maintain effective business results
CLOSING DATE: 26 January 2015