About this role
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Consolidation of month-end financial information and reporting to various stakeholders. This will include monthly and quarterly reporting packs to head office as well as assisting with internal reporting to various Business Units.
Uploading of Actual, Forecast, and Budget information onto Hyperion & Prevero
Supervise the preparation and consolidation of annual financial statements and other statutory reporting as and when required.
Review of Intercompany transactions and ensuring compliance with both tax and statutory requirements.
Local contact for Canada regarding all Hyperion and reporting-related queries
Preparation of financial input for quarterly Board and monthly EXCO pack
Integration of commercial and financial reporting
Performing the tax calculations and management of tax returns for WSP – Income tax, Vat, WHT, and PAYE. Paying special attention to filing dates.
Assistance with internal and external audits
Provide oversite into the management of the financial and commercial reporting team.
Preparation of DSO (days sales outstanding) calculations (monthly and forecast)
Participate in the monthly and quarterly review of Business Unit’s – Gain understanding of business.
Review the consolidation of quarterly forecasts for WSP Africa
Perform adhoc reviews/investigation into Business unit performance as required.
Perform merger and acquisition activities as and when required.
Manage and simplify the statutory structure of WSP Africa and associated entities.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times
QUALIFICATIONS:
- -6 years post-qualifying experience as a CA(SA) / CTA with articles
- Advanced excels skills essential – need to provide evidence of Excel modeling.
- Oracle and Hyperion experience non-negotiable
- Good technical background in IFRS
- Good understanding of tax
- Consulting experience preferable
- Africa Exposure is an advantage.
- Excellent people management skills and ability to work with people on all levels of the business.
- Flair for business with commercial savvy
- Proactive, organized, and strong personal drive
- Adaptable and resourceful in an ever-changing environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound organizational and time-management skills
- Attention to detail.
KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:
- Excellent people management skills and ability to work with people on all levels of the business.
- Flair for business with commercial savvy
- Proactive, organized, and strong personal drive
- Adaptable and resourceful in an ever-changing environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound organizational and time-management skills
- Attention to detail
- Building and maintaining relationship