Finance Analyst : Consolidation at MultiChoice

Purpose of the Position


To support the Canal+ Group and Africa Finance teams
To support financial consolidation and accounting across 20+ countries, 8+ clusters and 70+ MCG entities in Africa
To support accurate, complete, and timely reporting of financial figures
To work closely with the Canal+ Africa Consolidation team responsible for the historic Canal+ International perimeter
To work closely with the Canal+ Africa FP&A & Reporting team, as well as tax and treasury teams


Key Objectives

Tasks

Financial Consolidation


Work with Canal+ Africa MCG subsidiary teams
Prepare consolidation submissions monthly, semi-annually and for RF1, RF2 and budgets
Review reporting packages and validate submissions
Validate group trial balance
Monitor reporting deadlines
Reconcile intercompany balances and investigate and resolve differences
Process accounting entries and consolidation journals


Reporting, Accounting, Tax & Audit


Support IFRS reporting adjustments
Prepare disclosure schedules
Ensure that the accounting records correctly reflect the financial results
Prepare for and support internal and statutory audit processes
Prepare audit schedules and maintain reporting evidence and supporting documentation


Systems, Process, Controls & Data Integrity


Support system administration (HFM, BFC etc.)
Maintain reporting hierarchies
Assist with master data or metadata management in system
Update and maintain accounts and mappings


Qualifications


CA(SA), DEC or equivalent preferable
Relevant postgraduate finance qualification advantageous (e.g. CIMA, ACCA)


Experience


Minimum of 2 years post articles relevant experience in a similar role
Sound base of experience with IFRS, finance systems and taxation rules