Job Description

Closing Date 2025/05/21
Reference Number MMH250425-5
Job Title Executive Finance Associate - Office of the Group CFO
Position Type Permanent
Role Family Finance
Cluster Group Finance
Remote Opportunity Some of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Centurion
IntroductionAre you a results-driven professional with a passion for business and excellence? If you thrive on leading the pace on business projects, conducting analysis and providing insights on key strategic projects, wed love to connect with you.Were looking for an Executive Finance Associate who will bring their dynamic energy to one of the most strategic portfolios in our organization. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Projects in the office of the Group Chief Finance Officers, this role offers direct exposure to the core of our financial decision-making and strategic execution.
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Role PurposeTo provide high-level business support to the Head of Strategic Projects, ensuring optimal efficiency in managing strategic and operational responsibilities. This role plays a critical part in enabling effective business decision-making by coordinating activities that underpin financial analysis, data insights, and reporting. The Executive Finance Associate will act as a key enabler in the CFOs office; supporting strategic initiatives, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring the seamless execution of deliverables that drive business performance.
RequirementsKnowledge:

• Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Tax Act, Companies Act and risk management principles
• Financial management
• Financial services (insurance preferrable)
• Financial modelling

Minimum Qualifications:

• Finance Degree (Accounting, Actuarial or related field)
• CA(SA), FASSA (advantageous)
• CFA or MBA (advantageous)

Minimum Experience:

• 3 years experience in financial management in an insurance/financial services environment
• Exposure to key business projects

Duties & ResponsibilitiesInternal Process

• Coordinate and prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and briefing materials for board meetings, investor engagements, and financial results, ensuring accuracy, alignment, and professional delivery.
• Support the CFOs office in the end-to-end execution of strategic projectsxe2x80x94tracking progress, coordinating inputs, organizing high-level meetings, and consolidating outcomes into actionable reports.
• Collate and synthesize data from financial reports (including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements) into executive summaries that inform decision-making.
• Assist in identifying and monitoring key financial performance indicators by liaising with finance teams and ensuring timely delivery of insights to the CFOs office.
• Enable the CFOs contribution to long-term strategic planning by coordinating market research, gathering inputs from business leaders, and ensuring alignment of documentation and milestones.
• Represent the CFOs office in relevant forums when required, ensuring effective communication of key messages and diligent follow-up on agreed actions.
• Continuously drive improvements in reporting processes, meeting efficiency, and information flow within the CFOs office, contributing to operational excellence.

Client Process

• Foster strong, professional relationships with key stakeholders across Group Finance and the broader organization to support effective collaboration and information flow on behalf of the CFOs office.
• Promote a culture of service excellence by supporting the CFOs office in delivering a consistently high standard of engagement with internal and external clients.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to enhance internal processes and communication touchpoints, ensuring continuous improvement in the CFO offices responsiveness and effectiveness.

People Process

• Build and maintain trusted, collaborative relationships with peers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to support the effectiveness of the CFOs office.
• Proactively support and influence change initiatives by ensuring clear communication, effective scheduling, and smooth execution of related activities.
• Demonstrate ownership of personal and professional development by staying current on organizational practices, industry trends, and executive support best practices.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by sharing ideas, refining processes, and enhancing how the CFOs office engages with the wider business.
• Uphold high levels of accountability, time management, and productivity in managing complex tasks with discretion, resilience, and attention to detail.

Finance Process

• Support the CFOs oversight of budgeting and financial planning processes by coordinating documentation, tracking key deliverables, and assisting with internal financial reporting logistics.
• Help monitor financial risk activities and compliance requirements by ensuring timely submission and filing of relevant records, audit materials, and governance documentation.
• Assist with the administration of financial processes within the CFOs office, including invoice tracking, procurement follow-ups, and budget oversight for executive expenses.
• Promote accountability and adherence to financial controls by supporting process compliance and escalating concerns or inconsistencies when necessary.

Competencies

• Business acumen
• Resilience
• Stakeholder management
• Project management skills
• Analytical skills
• Drive Results
• Presentation skills
• Communication skills
• Report writing

PolicyWe are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Momentum Group