Job Description

Business Unit:

Discovery Central Services

Function:

Financial Advisors (Certified Financial Planner)

Date:

17 Jul 2025

Finance Manager

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About the Department

DCS is Discovery's Shared Services company - a financial command centre responsible for R5 billion in central assets and strategic initiatives, while supporting the Group's subsidiaries on centralized key business functions such as HR, IT, Payroll, Legal, Tax and Compliance. Managers within DCS operate at the forefront of planning, reporting, and compliance - translating complex financial ecosystems into scalable solutions.

About the Role

This role is crucial in supporting financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and management within the Group's shared services company, delivering actionable insights to drive business objectives and long-term growth. Given its exposure to sensitive information, a high degree of confidentiality and trust is essential.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Actively involved in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes. Prepare monthly management accounts, annual financial statements (IFRS), and group reporting submissions. Analyze and interpret complex financial data to provide actionable insights. Manage intercompany transactions, ensuring accurate reconciliation and compliance. Reconcile bank accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related financial records. Engage with internal and external auditors, facilitating audit processes. Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of financial data, records, and reports. Drive continuous improvements in financial processes, reporting frameworks, and technology adoption. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve financial queries within the Group's shared services company. Demonstrate a strong affinity for cash flow reporting, foreign exchange transaction analysis, and lease accounting (IFRS 16).

Role Requirements

CA (SA) Minimum 5-7 years' experience in financial management experience in a large corporate environment dealing with multiple finance and business teams.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY



The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.