Job Description

Main purpose / objective of the position:

To ensure that finance is seen as a value adding business partner by improving the


impact, and understanding, of financial reporting on business performance. Providing


analysis and insights that link to business strategies. Maintaining commercial acumen to


ensure that key operational, commercial and financial targets are delivered. Building


partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with all senior managers both within


CBRE Excellerate and within the client organisation.

Operational Deliverables:

Proactive management and delivery of accounting services to the client including the full suite of services for revenue accounting and collection of debtors Collaboration with the corporate accounting, property and utilities income/receivables teams as well as lease and transaction management to deliver a seamless and cohesive client approach Working with account delivery team and functional heads to improve process efficiency and reduce risk to the Client & CBRE Excellerate alike Managing and advising on ad hoc client finance projects Active involvement in, including both leadership and support of projects and initiatives to drive improvement in team performance, efficiency, and productivity.

Income/Revenue management:

Reporting of monthly results to client - analyse and interpret revenue for variances, Preparation of revenue files and submission to client

Debtors' management:

Pro-active management and initiating of arrears collections and management of cash flow Monitor allocation of daily customer payments and review reconciliation of customer accounts Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities Interact with leasing team and customers to resolve billing discrepancies Communicate, investigate and resolve customer queries via phone, email and/or meetings to be initiated [Communicate discrepancies to the management team and Client, identify slow-paying customers and recommend collection solutions] Liaise with stakeholders regarding data and required information on key accounts Strengthen and grow relationships with customers and staff by communicating regularly regarding account information including invoicing, account updates and past-due balances Ensure maintenance of accounts receivables files and records Ensure maintenance of balance sheet control accounts relating to debtors, banks and subledgers

Budgeting & Forecasting:

Compilation of revenue budget, budget management, handling of queries, analysis and evaluation of deviations for submission to Senior Finance Manager Assistance with preparation of budgets, forecast as well as variance analysis and reporting on monthly and quarterly results

Audit:

Handling of queries on audit report, preparation of audit packs

People management:

Support and mentoring of resources

Business partnering:

Query management and resolution, collaboration within team to improve process efficiency and reduce risk Stakeholder Management
Support the account leadership in complaints investigation and liaise with function heads and audit and compliance to resolve complaints or disputes. Where appropriate for any finance failures or complaints, identify remedies and implement approved recommendations of investigations, leading to change management as necessary

Experience / Education:

Minimum BCom (Accounting) degree. Other academic qualifications will be advantageous (SAIPA, CIMA, CA(SA) etc)

Skills required:

Computer literacy: SAP; MS Office - Excel Advanced, Outlook and Word; Administration Skills Time Management Advanced Financial Calculations Advanced Financial Reporting Business planning

Knowledge required:

Detailed knowledge of all financial policies, procedures and processes Capital expenditure Contract Management (leases and suppliers) Legal aspects IS, BS, Budgets, etc. GAAP Tax Competencies required: Communication; Analytical Thinking; Problem solving & decision making; Customer Relationship Building; Change Leadership; Financial and Business Acumen; Applied * Strategic Planning; Challenging environment adoption