An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Record to Report Finance Manager to join a forward-thinking organisation based in Cape Town. This pivotal role is designed for someone who thrives on ensuring financial accuracy, driving process improvements, and nurturing high-performing teams within a shared services environment.
\n\tYou will be at the heart of financial operations, working with commercial business partners and agency teams to deliver financial reporting and insightful analysis.
\n\tAs the Record to Report Finance Manager, you will play an integral part in shaping the financial landscape of the organisation\u2019s shared service centre. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you collaborating closely with commercial business partners to deliver accurate monthly reporting packs that provide valuable insights into business performance.
\n\tYou will take ownership of account reconciliations and trial balance preparation while leading balance sheet reviews that underpin sound decision-making. In this role, you will also review system entries for accuracy, oversee intercompany accounts, and ensure all statutory reporting obligations are met promptly.
\n\tYour leadership skills will come to the fore as you guide an engaged RTR team towards excellence through mentoring, training, and fostering a customer-centric approach.
\n\tBy supporting budgeting cycles, facilitating process automation projects, and acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders, you will help drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the finance function.
\n\tCollaborate with Commercial Finance Business Partners and agency teams to deliver comprehensive monthly financial reporting packs and insightful commentaries that inform business decisions.
\n\tAnalyse complex financial data in partnership with agency stakeholders, providing clear insights into trends, variances, and areas for operational improvement.
\n\tEnsure the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with agreed group policies and processes.
\n\tComplete detailed account reconciliations, prepare trial balance reports, and lead balance sheet reviews alongside Commercial Finance Business Partners.
\n\tReview and approve entries into finance systems while overseeing intercompany accounts to ensure alignment and prevent discrepancies.
\n\tLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Record to Report (RTR) team by fostering a collaborative culture focused on quality service delivery.
\n\tProvide guidance on best practices in financial processes, compliance requirements, and internal controls to ensure high-quality execution across the team.
\n\tSupport budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities by assisting with budget uploads into finance systems and tracking performance against targets.
\n\tFacilitate process improvement initiatives within RTR processes by championing automation projects that enhance efficiency while maintaining rigorous controls.
\n\tAct as the primary point of contact for business leaders regarding RTR matters, building strong relationships with stakeholders to align financial support with organisational goals.<\/p>\n
What you bring:<\/p>\n
\tThe ideal candidate for the Record to Report Finance Manager position in Cape Town brings substantial experience from roles involving complex financial reporting within large-scale organisations operating under IFRS standards.
\n\tYour background includes hands-on involvement in shared service centres where you have successfully navigated multi-stakeholder environments requiring sensitivity to different cultures.
\n\tYou are adept at leveraging ERP platforms\u2014ideally NetSuite\u2014and possess advanced Excel capabilities that enable you to analyse data efficiently. Your interpersonal strengths allow you to build trust-based relationships across teams while guiding others through change initiatives aimed at improving processes or controls.
\n\tExperience gained within media or digital industries would be beneficial but is not mandatory; what matters most is your ability to apply sound judgement when interpreting regulations or managing audits. Above all else, your enthusiasm for learning new systems or approaches ensures you remain adaptable as business needs evolve.
\n\tHold a professional accounting qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA or equivalent with 5\u201310 years\u2019 post-qualification experience in a financial controller or similar capacity within an IFRS environment.
\n\tDemonstrate proven experience working in an international shared service centre setting where cross-cultural communication is essential.
\n\tPossess deep knowledge of ERP systems\u2014experience with NetSuite is highly desirable\u2014and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
\n\tShowcase excellent interpersonal skills including communication, influencing, collaboration, relationship-building abilities across diverse global teams.
\n\tBring prior exposure to the media or digital sectors which would be considered advantageous but not essential for success in this role.
\n\tDisplay a passion for continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process automation or control enhancements within finance operations.
\n\tExhibit strong analytical thinking combined with attention to detail when reviewing reconciliations or preparing statutory reports.
\n\tBe fluent in English; additional language skills are welcomed as they support effective communication across regions.
\n\tDemonstrate commitment to supporting audits by providing timely information during both internal and external audit processes.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.robertwalters.co.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n
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