Technical Skills:

• Financial Analysis: Ability to analyse financial data and provide insights for decision-making.
• Business Analysis: Skills in understanding business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in deconstructing data, building data models, and supporting the reporting process.
• IFRS Understanding: Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, particularly IFRS 9.
• Excel Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel for data manipulation and analysis.
• Data Mining: Ability to extract and analyse large datasets to support financial reporting.

Industry Experience:

• Statutory and Regulatory Reporting: Experience in statutory and regulatory reporting, including understanding of Prudential Authority requirements.
• Financial Services Industry: Background in the financial services industry, with knowledge of financial instruments and prudential reporting.

Personal Skills:

• Critical Thinking: Ability to question and challenge existing processes and practices.
• Problem Solving: Skills in identifying root causes of issues and developing solutions.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to engage with finance stakeholders and articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing requirements.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team and coordinate with various stakeholders.

Certifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA): Preferably CA(SA) or equivalent, demonstrating a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.
• Other: A Certified Financial Analysis (CFA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) designation can be beneficial for candidates involved in financial analysis and reporting.
• Certification in Financial Consolidation and Close Process Systems: Certification in systems such as Oracle FCCS, SAP Financial Consolidation, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or OneStream to demonstrate expertise in financial consolidation and close processes.

Additional Considerations:

• Oracle FCCS and Fusion GL Experience: Familiarity with Oracle's Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS) and Fusion General Ledger (GL) is highly desirable.
• Data Flow Knowledge: Understanding of data flow from source to AFCS, Fusion GL, and FCCS, and ability to reconcile differences across these layers.
• Oracle Certification: Certification in Oracle Cloud services, particularly in FCCS and Fusion GL, to validate expertise in these platforms.

Contact information

Riford Masuku