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\nJob Summary
\n\u2022 To provide the senior management team with an insightful knowledge of the bank\u2019s business drivers through robust and challenging analysis.
\n\u2022 To provide a proactive approach to improving quality of management information and analysis.
\n\u2022 Act as a focal point for communication between Finance and other departments \/ clusters within ABT and Group Finance on budget and performance issues.
\n\u2022 Identify cost drivers and recommend cost control \/ management initiatives
\n\u2022 To lead the business analytics team.
\n\u2022 As part of Finance function leadership team to play a leadership role by providing insights, ideas and technical accounting and business solutions for the betterment of the bank
\nJob Description
\nMain accountabilities and approximate time split
\nPlanning\u00a0 40%
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To co-ordinate preparation of ABT\u2019s medium term plan and budgets including providing management with analytical support to enable them to prepare and submit quality budgets within agreed periods.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To challenge functional budgets thereby ensuring that they are realistic and stretching.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0To ensure capital budgets are adhered.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Build a relationship with all budget holders at all levels.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ensure functional and Group cross working in Country and with Group and Cluster Teams.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0To agree key budget assumptions and to prepare the budget timetable.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Prepare CMC and Board packs on performance assessment against set budgets
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\nPerformance Management 50%
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Effective presentation of detailed business performance analysis through production of monthly management accounts.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Support and constructively challenge monthly results, forecasts and plans for each of the business line.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Perform ad hoc analysis within set deadlines and as requested by senior management.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Identify value adding initiatives in conjunction with Chief Financial Officer and other business leaders in other functions.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Provide accurately segmented information on income, costs and balance sheet to satisfy internal and external functional needs.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Prepare and submit \/ forward Ml requests from CMC members and Group Finance within agreed deadlines and to ensure the information meet the highest standard.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0To prepare capital plans and to review every month to ensure that there are no violations of WRA ratios and other BOT requirements
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Be aware of and up to date with all financial and commercial issues affecting the bank.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Recommend system enhancements to strengthen financial management systems.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Managing group reporting that falls under planning and performance management.
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\nStaff Management 10%
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Help team members to identify strengths and weaknesses in their own skills and attributes, review their self-development plans and ensure training and development needs are accommodated.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coach team members on Planning & Performance Management.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assess employee\u2019s performance against contract. Review and input to Performance Management Reviews.
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\nRisk and Control Objective
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manage risk and control effectively by applying applicable risk frameworks and embedding a positive risk culture
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Understanding of own role in the end-to-end processes in which you play a part, including applicable risks and controls.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Adhere to Barclay\u2019s policies and procedures applicable to own role, demonstrating sound judgment and responsible risk management.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Report all risk events \/ incidents \/ issues using the defined process for your business area and help to understand why these happened and how to prevent them in future.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Proactively look for ways to improve the control environment by considering what could go wrong in the processes you operate and how errors could be prevented.
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Continuous and proactive engagement with regulatory bodies, unions where applicable
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All mandatory training completed to deadline.
\nEducation and Experience Required
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\nEducation<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Banking, Actuarial Science or Computer Science.
\nCPA (T)\/ACCA Qualified Member \u2013 Qualified Certified Accountant is a must.<\/p>\n
Knowledge & Skills and Experience requirement: (Maximum of 6)
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Very strong computer and MI skills necessary for preparation of financial and performance presentations to senior management and Board of Directors. Advanced level skills on Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Strong planning skills \u2013 Experience in budgeting process in organizations
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Excellent communication skills at all levels.
\n\u00a7\u00a0 \u00a0Excellent understanding of competitive activity.
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Good understanding of global and domestic economic trends.
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising quality.
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Strong team player with good interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills. Ability to influence senior management across the business.
\n\u00a7\u00a0 \u00a0Experience in the financial services environment.
\n\u00a7\u00a0 \u00a0Experience in Leadership positions of not less than 3 years leading a team of two people or more and overall experience of not less than 5 years.
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Excellent Accounting knowledge
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Flexibility and experience to work as\u00a0 Financial Controller will be an added advantage
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\nPersonal Attributes:
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Results oriented
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Strong in analysis and judgment
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Strategic approach to issues
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Information gathering
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Business awareness
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Team player
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Good communication
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Quality conscious
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\nKnowledge of the bank\u2019s products, services and policies required to undertake the role:
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Broad knowledge of the Bank\u2019s financial, costing and management accounting processes.
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Good knowledge of the bank\u2019s products and services.
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Good Knowledge of Bank\u2019s balance sheet structure.
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\nOther requirements specific to the role:
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Experience of working in a financially focused role.
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Experience of providing financial support and advising and influencing business management.
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Excellent analytical skills to enable financial and operational analysis and interpretation.
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Able to assimilate, interpret and communicate complex financial analysis to non-financial people.
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\nTraining likely to assist effectiveness in the role, and which may have been completed prior to undertaking this role:
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Product \/ Service knowledge
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Influencing and Negotiation Skills
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Presentation Skills
\n\u00a7\u00a0 Leadership and Team Management training.
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\nAbsa Values
\nOur Values\u00a0 provides a framework for how we in Absa work together and how we serve our customers and the communities we are in:
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 Trust
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 Resourceful
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 Stewardship
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 Inclusive
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 Courage
\nEducation
\nPostgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Financial Sciences (Required)
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