Job Description - Finance Analyst Marketing & CVM – MultiChoice South Africa - CA(SA) (2100396) Job Description Description Finance Analyst Marketing & CVM – MultiChoice South Africa The Organisation The MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and the Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security. Brands within the Group include DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DStv Media Sales, Showmax and European-based content security leader Irdeto. We’re proud to say we serve 20 million subscribers across more than 50 African markets, with a successful history of identifying and adapting to industry trends, allowing us to continuously deliver the best in entertainment. Key areas of operations are: Storytelling ranging from content creation, production and aggregation including the best global general entertainment, sport and eminent African content library, delivered to customers Pay Television: direct-to-home satellite and digital terrestrial television services; SVOD: subscription video on demand services across multiple online platforms with a focus on library and local content in developing markets, and Advertising: providing dynamic media solutions; handling commercial airtime, on-air sponsorships, content integration, and online sales across a variety of 130+ channel brands on linear TV, VOD, social media, and digital platforms. The group’s strength lies in its focus on local language and culture, its entrepreneurial spirit and the quality of its workforce. MultiChoice Group has a successful history of identifying trends early, adapting them for the markets in which it operates and leveraging them to maximum advantage. The group generates revenues primarily through subscription model, with a growing contribution from advertising revenue. Its key objectives are to: Expand Pay TV, SVOD subscriber base and Advertising sales Focus on investment and technology Maintain a local approach Attract innovative and motivated employees Position Name Finance Analyst Marketing & CVM Position ID Reports to Finance Manager Division Finance Department Number of Direct Reports 0 Key Customers Business unit directors and HODs Location Based in South Africa, Johannesburg, Randburg Purpose of the Position: Responsible for supporting directors and heads of departments in planning and reporting and analysis of results. Reporting assistance on month end, budget and forecast activities for the business unit Key Performance Objectives Tasks Perform Financial Planning and Analysis Prepare the budget and forecast based on inputs and engagement with the Business Unit. The budget should fairly reflect the cost of operations, manage costs effectively and align expenditure to key strategic focus areas of the company Proactively partner with the business to identify and evaluate opportunities to improve performance and ensure that change initiatives are implemented Cash flow management through preparation of 24-month treasury forecasts and tracking that actual outcomes align to forecasts Provide meaningful ad hoc financial analysis as required 24 month rolling forecasts of Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement Approval of SGA expenses to confirm validity and availability of budget Policy compliance custodian for the business unit Participate in business unit meetings to provide feedback on results and impact of business plans Prioritise and manage business demands and business partner expectations Provide support to the Business Unit on all Finance related matters and participate in monthly finance meetings for results review Responsible for providing financial data and calculations to Shared Services to process accounting entries Reporting assistance during critical during critical periods including month end and, Budgets and forecasts which includes: Preparation, completion, loading and reporting of intercompany transactions and clearing of mismatches with group entities. Setup, running and consolidation of reports and analysis during the budgeting and forecasting process. Content Scenario planning consolidation and reporting Assistance on regulatory submissions Assistance on month end processes and reconciliations Qualifications CA (SA) Experience / Skills Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a similar role Sound knowledge of IFRS and Taxation rules SAP system experience an advantage Advanced excel skills Analytical thinking Interpersonal skills Able to work in a pressurized environment Decision making Team player Conflict management Flexibility and adaptable Job : Functional Primary Location : ZAF-GT-Randburg Organization : MultiChoice South Africa Schedule : Full-time Job Posting : 07-07-2021 Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External
