Company Description We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready! Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us. WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa, and the largest environmental consulting firm globally. We value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future-focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration; we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. Job Description KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: PERIOD-END REPORTING: Accurate and timely reporting of balance sheet accounts in line with WSP Group reporting timetable, including the preparation and review of Balance Sheet reconciliations Review of corporate accountant's journals and preparation of any further/adjusting period-end journals Consolidation of month end financial information for the whole business (including all entities in the group) and internal reporting for relevant stakeholders Responsible for submission of month end financial information on HFM (Oracle Hyperion Financial Management system) Responsible for preparation of monthly Regional pack for submission to Canada Local contact for head office regarding all HFM and reporting related queries Manages the intercompany process Prepares and analysis key financial ratios Business Unit Report standardization Developing and mentoring team FORECASTS AND BUDGETS: Consolidation of forecasts and budgets Preparation of the budget pack and forecasts and supporting schedules FINANCIAL REPORTING: Managing the preparation of annual financial statements Managing the audit process Half year and full year reporting pack and supporting schedules for Group reporting Managing the preparation of consolidated annual financial statements in terms of IFRS Assistance with internal and external audits Preparation of quarterly Board and Exco Financial input for packs External/other stakeholder reporting Fixed Assets Control TAX: Ensures tax compliance in the following areas: Income tax, VAT, WHT and PAYE Preparation of annual tax returns, provisional tax returns for all entities in the group Coordinates tax advice for project bids PAYROLL: Review and sign off payroll Review monthly payroll journal Support the Payroll manager with technical queries Automate the monthly payroll journal and maintain effectiveness after implementation Implement systems to improve efficiency in the payroll function TREASURY: Prepares cash forecasts to be submitted forth nightly Manages FX exposures Review and release all creditor payments Ensure that cashflow is effectively managed COMPANY SECRETARIAL: Manages the maintenance of all company secretarial records and changes arising in conjunction with the external service provider OVERSEES THE CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT AND THE AP&TREASURY SUPERVISOR: Weekly team meetings Manages work loads Set objectives in conjunction with the Head of Financial Accounting MANAGING CONTROLS AND RISKS WITH FINANCE FUNCTION Assesses effectiveness of current controls and business processes Documents and communicates risk when detected and proposes suggested solution Seeks ways to drive efficiencies within the finance function HEALTH AND SAFETY Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: CA (SA) qualification or equivalent 5 - 10 years financial management experience Oracle HFM experience preferable KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS: Excellent people management skills and ability to work with people on all levels of the business Very Strong Excel skills Proactive, organised and strong personal drive Adaptable and resourceful in an ever changing environment Additional Information What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can! WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important - be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr