Job Description

Job Purpose:

The role works with all Operating units, Financial Controllers and Finance Managers and the extended finance teams. Work with Operating Units in preparing the statutory & management reports of the Group with the objective of providing shareholders, management & other stakeholders accurate financial information (prepared in accordance with applicable statutory regulations & rules) and value-added analysis for the purpose of informed decision making.

Dimensions:

Number of Countries: 28


Reports to: Head of Group Accounting & Reporting

Requirements

1. Financial Reporting

Timely and accurate completion and submission of consolidated results Monthly and quarterly reporting of consolidated results Collaboration with FPA Team to generate accurate and insightful reports, including cost packs Compilation of monthly management and statutory packs Supports Operating Units in accurate and timely reporting

2. Financial Close process

Co-ordinates a quality close across operating units ensuring proactive and on time close Submission of management and statutory trial balances and related data Validate the accuracy and completeness of accounts

3. Annual Financial Statements (AFS)

Assist with disclosure information for the various group companies Ensure consistency across AFS, with focus being on alignment of accounting policies Assist with review of AFS

4. Project delivery across central teams and operating units

Supports key projects impacting the close process

5. Coaching and mentoring staff

Key Challenges

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Working across multiple operating units and teams Ability to implement sustainable improvements, through effective change management Strategic prioritisation of workplan and alignment with OU's and leadership Working with diverse teams to solve gaps and deficiencies Delivering through others

Job Knowledge, Skills & Experiences

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Essential

ACCA / CA(SA) / BCom Accounting or equivalent 3-5 years of experience in a Finance reporting function with 5 years' experience in a managerial role within Finance functions Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment Experience in technical financial accounting role with exposure to complex IFRS financial accounting issues Experience in performing consolidations in large complex multi-national group Proven track record of working effectively in an SAP environment

Desirable (if required)

Downstream Oil and Gas experience French

Competencies

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Leadership

: Lead by example, inspire others and build a culture of continuous improvement

Effective Communicator and Influencer

: Strong verbal and written communication, with excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills

Accounting and Control

: Providing leading practises that strengthens overall accounting and control environment

IFRS expertise

: Providing advice and assurance on compliance with IFRS across the group

Planning and Prioritisation

: able to prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines

Analytical

: an eye for detail, able to quickly understand key operational processes, systems, and technology

Proactive approach

: with the resilience and flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities *

Innovation

: Identify and implement innovative solutions to complex problems