Head, Finance Integration, COO at Standard Bank Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To provide consolidated Management Information, financial reporting and detailed insights for the finance function for the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) that is relevant, incisive and timeous in order to optimise strategic decision making. Lead and drive the development of the necessary material needed for external result presentations and analyst meetings and prepare responses to analysts' queries as well as interactions with Investor Relations. Lead the consolidation and reporting for Finance, for COO planning, revised estimates and rolling forecasts. Drive and deliver on the COO strategic objectives in both the short and long-term.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
• Field of Study: An Honours degree in Business Commerce / Finance and Accounting 
• Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Memberships: Chartered Accountant qualification and South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) certification / Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) certification would be required

Experience Required

• More than 10 years
• The role requires a seasoned individual with a thorough understanding of the end-to-end Financial Value Chain. The role requires previous experience in heading up a finance team and delivering key MIS to business unit. Management Accounting reporting experience. Broad understanding of a business environment. Knowledge of financial analysis techniques. Construct, read and interpret financial statements. Computer literacy in well-known applications.  Experience of industry key ratio comparatives.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Behavioural Competencies:

• Examining Information
• Providing Insights
• Making Decisions
• Meeting Timescale
• Managing Tasks

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Accounting
• Financial Accounting and Control
• Interpreting Financial Statements
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Understanding of Financial Services