Finance Compliance Manager

About the position

Our client based in South Africa, is seeking a Finance Compliance Manager to join their team.
Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Perform compliance reviews on pre-identified high-risk processes and prepare written reports for Senior Leadership Team that clearly and accurately explain the findings and action plans for improvement. 
• Conduct independent risk-based operational process reviews to help ensure that the systems and procedures support the achievement of business goals and objectives. 
• Drive review of risk & control framework and lead cross-functional teams in self-assessment of internal controls (annual control navigator assessment) and monitor implementation of remedial action plans.
• Perform ad-hoc reviews and investigations into suspected irregularities and report the same to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Provide formal training for the operating companies' management and staff to raise the awareness of risk and controls. 
• Develop and drive process efficiency improvements in line with Group standardisation.
• Monthly monitoring and reporting of internal controls to the Governance Committee
• Develop leadership skills for own career advancement.

 
What are we looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting
• Professional accountancy qualification (such as CA, ACCA, CPA)
• Minimum of 5 years relevant finance/audit experience of which at least 2 years should have been in a controlling or audit related field
• Working knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.  
• Knowledge of ERP systems and controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Good influencing skills with ability to interact with all levels of senior management.
• Knowledge of the enterprise risk management process
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles (IFRS).
• Project management skills

PLEASE NOTE ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. 

Desired Skills:

• Finance Compliance" OR "Compliance Manager
• CA OR ACCA OR CPA
• SAP OR "ERP Controls