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About the Division 

It takes a high-powered network of internal support professionals to keep Deloitte going strong. The internal services function provides a wide variety of support services to our organisation and people. Rewarding career opportunities are available in: 
- Human resources 
- Information technology 
- Marketing and Communications 
- Financial support services, and much more.   

As with all the functions in Deloitte, a core set of competencies is associated with each internal service area. An overall understanding of value-added client service, the experience to work in multifunctional and cross-border teams, strong

Main Purpose of Job

• Responsible for managing the Southern Africa reporting team
• Accountable for the delivery and operations of the Southern Africa reporting function

Key Performance Area

Strategic Impact

Client = Internal Service Line or Service area for which the Finance Partner is responsible for

• Contributes to input on Finance and Client strategy based on area of expertise
• Leads implementation of strategy plans agreed by leadership of Finance and Client including:

→ Development of content for identified change initiatives and drive implementation of these

→ Setting of implementation plans with team/s including timelines, actions and measures for success

→ Delegation to skilled subordinates to deliver where applicable

→ Defined communication process to Finance and Client leadership and team members

→ Timely and detailed reporting on status of implementation to leadership

• Provides significant support to Finance and Client leadership in communication and implementation of strategic objectives
• Understands the EXCO mandate for Finance and communicates this clearly to team/s
• Builds strong professional relationships across client to understand business needs in area of responsibility
• Establishes and maintains external business relationships within area of expertise to collaborate on, understand and share best practice
• Based on expertise and experience, advises and supports Finance and client leadership in identification and implementation of innovative solutions to issues arising within area of expertise

Budgets / Profitability

• Provides annual budget input for area of responsibility for approval and integration into Finance budget
• Manages costs for designated area and ensures time and expenses are submitted weekly

Differentiators for this specific role

Governance

• Assist with setting and communicating reporting deadlines
• Assist with setting and communicating budget and year end exchange rates
• Align and standardise reporting templates, mappings and processes for Global
• Maintain a register of all financials and keep corporate structure up to date

Southern Africa Reporting:

Monthly Exco packs:

• Review monthly Exco packs with account analysis
• Review Revenue reports
• Review working capital reports

Monthly Balance sheet recons:

• Review monthly balance sheet recons

Board packs:

• Review Southern Africa board packs with results analysis
• Review documentation required for the Finance committee meetings

Adhoc reporting requests:

• Review reports/responses to adhoc reporting requests

Annual Integration reports:

• Assist with coordination and perform final review of the preparation of the Regional Annual Financial Statements
• Review consolidated financial sections Annual Integrated report

Budget and Forecasts:

• Monitor and review the completion and submission of the budget
• Review the budget and forecast Exco reports with results analysis
• Review the budget and forecast Board packs with results analysis

DTTL Reporting:

• Review and signoff on all DTTL monthly reporting requirements for submission to Southern Africa CFO

Insurance:

• Manage all South African insurance processes including the renewal process
• Manage the Africa Professional Indemnity insurance process including the annual renewal process

Minimum Qualifications

• CA (SA)

Desired Qualifications

• CA (SA) at one of the big four

Minimum Experience

• 8 years in finance

Desired Experience

• 3 of those in a management role 

Technical competencies

Technical

• Authority in field with in-depth functional and business knowledge
• Excellent leadership skills
• Proven ability to develop strategy for area of expertise
• Experienced in successful oversight and execution of complex projects
• Recognized as a skilled presenter
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent financial knowledge

Behavioural

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
• Strong client delivery focus
• Highly adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Excellent problem solving ability
• Exceptional business acumen