Industry: Financial Services
Report to: Managers for Managers
Location: Africa (Various)
Role Description:
The incumbent will run the OMA Finance and reporting function and partner closely with the OMA CFO. • Owns and build the reporting capability within Old Mutual Africa• Generates internal management reports.• Monitor performance against Business Case for all major projects and programmes.• Report to decision-makers and stakeholders on business performance.• Contributes to and implements financial strategy. • Translates strategy into business plan.• Monitors financial processes and performance for business unit/segment.• Accountable for preparation of financial reports and record keeping for business unit/segment.• Drives commercial aspects of business.• Ensures best financial operating practice and IFRS compliance within a unit.• Responsible for audit liaison as well as tax, legislative & statutory requirements. • Influences business on corrective actions required on issues raised by financial accountant. • Could include consolidation of accounts.• Looks for opportunities to minimise tax and improve the organisation’s position. • Has responsibility for significant business unit, function
Role Requirements • Post graduate Financial qualification (CA).• 5 years’ experience.• Required to undertake travel into Africa.• Should be mobile to consider a move into an Africa as part of career development.• Understanding of Old Mutual Africa business. • Extensive business management experience.• Solid programme management exposure (as an owner)
Competency Requirements• Aligning Performance For Success • Business Awareness • Decision Making • Gaining Commitment • Information Monitoring • Ownership • Planning & Organising • Technical Knowledge