Internal Client services- Finance- Africa Special Projects Manager
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Job Description
Provide strategic and operations support on Special Projects within the Finance Function required to be executed in order to achieve the Finance purpose statement which is establishing a world class finance function that supports the strategic objectives of Deloitte Africa and in support of the office of the Deloitte Africa COO:
- Delivers strategic Finance and firmwide projects in the office of the CFO and COO as required driving Africa Strategy
- KPC detailing projects to be set annually
- Client = Internal Service Line or Service area for which the Finance Service Line Manager is responsible for
- Interrogates, clearly understands and communicates to team the agreed strategic objectives of both Finance and that of the Client
- Manages the implementation of the strategic imperatives in line with Finance and Client strategy relating to:
→ Implementation of change initiatives
→ Management of the implementation of plan on a day-to-day basis with team
→ Monitoring skills level in team relating to required outputs, assisting as necessary
→ Clear and regular communication with superiors and team on implementation status
- Supports Finance leadership in carrying out EXCO mandate
- Builds professional relationships within client to understand business needs in area/s of responsibility
- Generates and implements innovative ideas and solutions within finance and client in collaboration with team members to enhance / renew service offerings
- Provides input into annual budget to superior for drafting of budget for Finance
- Manages expenditure within team and ensures time and expenses are submitted weekly
- Establish a centralised finance function
- Provide guidance on significant financial decisions and establish standard policies and procedures to determine local firm authority limits.
- Drive benchmarking and target setting to enhance business performance.
- Partner with the business to deliver insights, analytical, acquisition, investment and tax support.
- Enhance the quality of financial reporting and analysis.
- Execute periodic operational reviews, financial conditions assessment and internal audits across the Africa practices.
- Ensure regulatory compliance excluding Tax regulations
- Maintain appropriate levels of capital adequacy by ensuring adequate banking facilities and working capital management.
- Streamline operating processes and support cost sharing by establishing end-to-end integrated processes
- Develop and retain appropriately skilled people and develop capacity, including cross skilling, to enable execution of the Africa strategy.
- Skilled in field with sound industry and business knowledge
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Experienced in communication and implementation of strategy
- Proven ability to manage and execute projects
- Experienced in development and delivery of professional presentations
- Good report writing skills
- Good financial knowledge
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
- Strong client delivery focus
- Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
- Focus on quality and risk
- Effective problem solving ability
- Excellent business acumen
Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities
Qualifications
- CA (SA)
- CA (SA) at one of the big four
- 8 years in finance
- 3 of those in a management role
Additional Information
Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities
Vacancy expired!