Finance Manager 6 - 8 Month Contract

The Finance Managers role is responsible for ensuring the process of timely and accurate financial reporting for all WSP  entities; including periodend management accounts yearend statutory accounts reporting on budgets and forecasts. In addition to reporting other key responsibilities include compliance with company secretarial and tax matters as well as ensuring compliance with internal controls and local delegation of authority (DOA). 

Key Responsibilities:

Periodend reporting: 

• Accurate and timely reporting of balance sheet accounts in line with WSP Group reporting timetable including the preparation and review of Balance Sheet reconciliations 
• Review of corporate accountants journals and preparation of any further/adjusting periodend journals 
• Consolidation of month end financial information for the whole business (including all entities in the group) and internal reporting for relevant stakeholders 
• Responsible for submission of month end financial information on HFM (Oracle Hyperion Financial Management system) 
• Responsible for preparation of monthly Regional pack for submission to Canada 
• Local contact for head office regarding all HFM and reporting related queries 
  Manages the intercompany process 
• Prepares and analysis key financial ratios 
• Business Unit Report standardization     
• Developing and mentoring team

Forecasts and Budgets: 

• Consolidation of forecasts and budgets 
• Preparation of the budget pack and forecasts and supporting schedules 

Financial Reporting: 

• Managing the preparation of annual financial statements  
• Managing the audit process 
• Half year and full year reporting pack and supporting schedules for Group reporting 
• Managing the preparation of consolidated annual financial statements in terms of IFRS 
  Assistance with internal and external audits 
• Preparation of quarterly Board and Exco Financial input for packs 
• External/other stakeholder reporting 
• Fixed Assets Control 

Tax: 

• Ensures tax compliance in the following areas:  Income tax VAT WHT and PAYE 
• Preparation of annual tax returns provisional tax returns for all entities in the group 
• Coordinates tax advice for project bids 

Payroll: 

• Review and sign off payroll 
• Review monthly payroll journal 
• Support the Payroll manager with technical queries 
• Automate the monthly payroll journal and maintain effectiveness after implementation  
• Implement systems to improve efficiency in the payroll function 

Treasury: 

• Prepares cash forecasts to be submitted forth nightly 
• Manages FX exposures 
• Review and release all creditor payments 
• Ensure that cashflow is effectively managed  

Company Secretarial: 

• Manages the maintenance of all company secretarial records and changes arising in conjunction with the external  service provider 

Oversees The Corporate Accountant And The AP & Treasury Supervisor: 

• Weekly team meetings 
• Manages work loads 
• Set objectives in conjunction with the Head of Financial Accounting 

Managing Controls And Risks With Finance Function:  

• Assesses effectiveness of current controls and business processes 
• Documents and communicates risk when detected and proposes suggested solution  Seeks ways to drive efficiencies within the finance function  

Health And Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the companys health safety environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you 
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm 
• Embracing displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times 

Qualifications :

• CA (SA) qualification or equivalent 
• 5 10  years financial management experience   
• Oracle HFM experience preferable 

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you

What if we can have worklife balance What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs What if we can be accepted for who we are Here at WSP we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important be that our families our friends or ourselves. So if working from home working parttime or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover generous days annual leave and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you be happy we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex race disability age religion or belief marital status pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract