Company DescriptionWe 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 DescriptionKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:PERIOD-END REPORTING:Accurate and timely reporting of balance sheet accounts in line with WSP Group reporting timetable, including thepreparation and review of Balance Sheet reconciliationsReview of corporate accountant's journals and preparation of any further/adjusting period-end journalsConsolidation of month end financial information for the whole business (including all entities in the group) and internal reporting for relevant stakeholdersResponsible for submission of month end financial information on HFM (Oracle Hyperion Financial Management system)Responsible for preparation of monthlyRegional pack for submission to CanadaLocal contact for head office regarding all HFM and reporting related queriesManages the intercompany processPrepares and analysis key financial ratiosBusiness Unit Report standardizationDeveloping and mentoring teamFORECASTS AND BUDGETS:Consolidation of forecasts and budgetsPreparation of the budget pack and forecasts and supporting schedulesFINANCIAL REPORTING:Managing the preparation of annual financial statementsManaging the audit processHalf year and full year reporting pack and supporting schedules for Group reportingManaging the preparation of consolidated annual financial statements in terms of IFRSAssistance with internal and external auditsPreparation of quarterly Board and Exco Financial input for packsExternal/other stakeholder reportingFixed Assets ControlTAX:Ensures tax compliance in the following areas: Income tax, VAT, WHT and PAYEPreparation of annual tax returns, provisional tax returns for all entities in the groupCoordinates tax advice for project bidsPAYROLL:Review and sign off payrollReview monthly payroll journalSupport the Payroll manager with technical queriesAutomate the monthly payroll journal and maintain effectiveness after implementationImplement systems to improve efficiency in the payroll functionTREASURY:Prepares cash forecasts to be submitted forth nightlyManages FX exposuresReview and release all creditor paymentsEnsure that cashflow is effectively managedCOMPANY SECRETARIAL:Manages the maintenance of all company secretarial records and changes arising in conjunction with the external service providerOVERSEES THE CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT AND THE AP & TREASURY SUPERVISOR:Weekly team meetingsManages work loadsSet objectives in conjunction with the Head of Financial AccountingMANAGING CONTROLS AND RISKS WITH FINANCE FUNCTIONAssesses effectiveness of current controls and business processesDocuments and communicates risk when detected and proposes suggested solutionSeeks ways to drive efficiencies within the finance functionHEALTH AND SAFETYRole model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around youContributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero HarmEmbracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all timesQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:CA (SA) qualification or equivalent5 - 10 years financial management experienceOracle HFM experience preferableKEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:Excellent people management skills and ability to work with people on all levels of the businessVery Strong Excel skillsProactive, organised and strong personal driveAdaptable and resourceful in an ever changing environmentAdditional InformationWhat 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