Job Description

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Reporting to the Manager: Reporting, BEE & Bookkeeping, this role is responsible for compiling scenario analysis for the BBB-EE process for the PPS Group and managing the verification process. The role is also responsible for the fixed assets management portfolio, Insurance renewal, reporting and budgeting for specific entities within PPS Group Finance.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

CA (SA) with post-articles experience (preferred) Group consolidations and Group AFS drafting experience (preferred) Previous experience in an insurance company (preferred) BEE related course or experience

Experience:

At least 5 years' experience within the BBBEE disciplines in a management capacity. Experience in managing BBB-EE and verification process within a medium sized company Good technical knowledge of IFRS Proven track record of being involved in the preparation or audit of Annual Financial Statements

Knowledge and Skills:

In-depth knowledge, understanding and application of the BBBEE legislation. Understanding of the Financial Sector Code, Amended Codes of Good practices, Skills Development Act and Employment Equity Act IFRS17 knowledge (preferred) Consolidations knowledge (preferred) Project management skills Is adept in the use of the latest MS Office package, particularly Excel, Word and Power-point Exposure to various software solutions Knowledge of Great Plains and OneStream systems (preferred)

Competencies:

Influence/Persuasion Performance & Results Driven Assertiveness Analysis and Problem Solving Quality & detail oriented Innovative Responsible & accountable Attention to detail

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare scenario and gap analysis for the improvement of the PPS Group BBEEE rating for
the PPS Group
Manage verification process from assessment/analysis of BBEEE status, file preparation and compilation, up to handover to verification agency Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the relevant stakeholders across the organisation who have a material impact on the outcomes of BBBEE in the company Manage and coordinate the BBBEE process in an efficient manner and guide the BBBEE stakeholders for the target levels to be achieved at operational level Compile monthly reports to assist in assessing the BBBEE status Implement and maintain processes and policies to ensure compliance and improvement of scores Monitor monthly progress with regards to each operation BBBEE status via the BBBEE tool Identify and escalate concerns for intervention Conduct mini audits across operations, at least one in addition to the actual annual verification Monthly reporting and maintenance of fixed assets Annual reporting related of fixed assets including preparation of related disclosures for financial statements purposes Monthly payments of capex and ensuring that these payments are within approved budget Reconcile all balance sheet accounts to third party documentation Coordinate and prepare monthly management accounts for specific entities within Group Finance Prepare Group Annual Financial Statements (IFRS) including liaison with auditors, subsidiaries * Prepare the budgets for Group and subsidiary companies