ROLE PURPOSENexio is a specialist ICT solution provider that helps clients build, support, and manage their IT infrastructures. We have operations in all 9 provinces across the country, over 200 clients and over 500 employees and as a Level 1 BBBEE we put to practice our commitment to South Africa’s transformation agenda, we are at the forefront of digital transformation and cybersecurity. Our solution sets will assist our customers in their digital transformation journeyOur established national footprint coupled with our unrivalled experience in the emerging markets and our exceptional technical offerings achieve our goals of profitability, operational agility, and client satisfaction. By joining our talented Nexio team, you will have the opportunity to become part of our national organization that offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your career.At Nexio, we have identified five major reasons why our people want to work for us:They get rewarded for their effortsThey have opportunity to work with high energy teamThey form part of the Vodacom/Vodafone GroupThere are opportunities to grow their careersThey build trust and Lead with a competitive cultureAs EHOD Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible to ensure that key business objectives of Nexio are met through providing operational financial support and partnering with business unit segment heads to ensure effective decision making, informed by financial insights and business intelligence. To enhance value creation and deliver the highest quality Profit and Loss planning and managementAs Head of FBP you will be responsible for the following functions: Business Unit Decision Support, Financial Accounting, Treasury, Revenue Assurance, Expenses Management, Statutory and Working Capital managementROLE REQUIREMENTProvide insightful, timely and value-added input so that BU management teams see Decision Support as a key contributorDevelop credibility with segment (Regions, Costs centres, Contracts, sales segments and Service units) management so in order to able to challenge the business to achieve its objective and generate value for the company and assist in bring consistency across all the business units in terms of decision support presentation.Enable improved decision making and identify and drive focused corrective actions.Challenge the business to drive sustainable value proactively through informed and insightful decision making by analysing actual resultsEvaluate product performanceSupport sales segment offerings in Nexio and support the EHOD FP&A in driving Technology Efficiency Programme initiatives.Post implementation reviews (***, contract, and product) and developing the enablement processes to make corrections to productsDevelop accounting strategyInvestigate andanalysethe International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the strategy of the Group to determine possible accounting implications on NexioEvaluate the impacton the accounting of new products/services offered and new contracts entered by the NexioIdentify the finance operational activities that could impact on the accounting of the Group; Determine the IFRS guidance and international benchmarks that impacts on the accounting policiesManage external auditsPrepare and agree the annual auditing schedule with the relevant business units and external auditorsAgree the objectives and deliverables of the audit with the external auditors in accordance with IFRS requirementsContract the deliverables and target dates with the audit team members in accordance with the audit planSchedule the audit in accordance with the audit plan together with the relevant role playersCompile the appropriate documentation on conclusion of the audit i.e. annual financial statementsConduct the generic follow-up actions in accordance with the external audit findings and contract the specific follow-up actions. Monitor line to ensure that the audit findings are addressedManage external audits in accordance with policies and procedures and within the allocated time frame.Statutory complianceIdentify the applicable statutory requirements utilising the relevant resourcesGuidelines Legislation and Legislative interpretation Industry Specialist External Auditors Highlight the interpretation of the applicable IFRS guidelines to the relevant role playersManage and review the implementation of the necessary changes or amendments in accordance with the IFRS guidelinesMonitor the compliance to IFRS to ensure statutory compliance is achieved; and Ensure statutory compliance actions are completed within the allocated time frame.Annual Financial StatementsTaxation ComplianceSubmission of annual returnsManagement of the record to report processDevelopment and management of accounting policies and operational proceduresProject AccountingContract AccountingBalance Sheet managementFixed Assets ManagementInter Company process ManagementSupport FP&A with budget processTax ManagementTreasury managementBanking relationship managementBanking master data managementRelationship with Group Treasury teamNexio Cash managementForeign currency managementCash Flow management and forecastingManagement of corporate credit cardsManagement of Petty cash process and governanceProactive management of Nexio free cash flow through decision support to businessManagement of banking master data and governance, aligned to Nexio DOAManagement of Payroll teamOwnership of payroll controls and proceduresOversight of payroll banking filesInterface between HR and payroll ManagementManagement of ASR and STI processesReview and approvals of purchase requisitions / orders in line with DOAEnsure business decisions are executed within the governance frameworkIncubate the establishment of Strategic working capital management functionEnsure management of Operating expenses within Nexio governance framework and budget guidelinesEnable revenue assurance for Nexio by introducing innovative controls through automation and RPABusiness ownership of Nexio ERP and complementary applicationsEvaluate the impact of new initiatives (Products, delivery models, etc) and implement measures to reduce risks and variances.Provide structured Business Cases and specify *** and Opex needs:Gather all inputs from commercial and Solutions departments & external referencesProvide relevant methodologyReview business caseChallenge divisions by proposing alternatives to drive valuePresent trade-offs and rank alternativesSupport senior management to take the appropriate decisionIdentify ways to track actual resultsEnsure Governance Policies are followed.JOB COMPETENCIESExternal perspective and appreciation of macro-economic environmentBusiness leadership and transformationAdaptabilityDiversity ManagementCommercial AcumenStrong analytical skillsCompelling communication and influencing skillsResilienceAbility to build effective teamsOwnership and drive for impactPlanning and OrganisingMotivating and Developing OthersAttention to Detail – must be able to analyse and translate data into logical patterns for use by businessQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEMinimum CA(SA)Minimum 6 years’ experience in senior finance management roleMinimum 4 years’ finance experience in ICT (System Integration) IndustryExperience in managing a diverse team.Experience in group reporting.Experience in leading engagements with external auditors.#J-18808-Ljbffr