Head Of Finance: Spa Life

We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.

Monthly financial reporting and consolidation of multiple subsidiaries and associates within the SPA life cluster in accordance with company policies and IFRS reporting standards.
Manage and coordinate the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial management reports and commentary, which includes collaboration with the actuarial team.
Analyse financial performance and contribute to planning and forecasts
Oversee financial processes and controls of SPA Life businesses in line with Sanlam standards
Adoption and monitoring of financial reporting standards across the group and ensure group financial reporting requirements are adhered to
Accounting for business combinations with the support of mergers and acquisitions and the group IFRS team.
Ensure interim and annual statutory Sanlam group reporting and audit information is prepared and completed in an accurate and timely manner and assist in the statutory audit process
Assist and provide guidance to local internal and external audit matters for the SPA Life businesses
Manage the annual business planning and budgeting processes

CA (SA) with at least 8 years post articles experience within either financial services, a multinational group or large accounting firm.
Strong financial reporting and accounting skills
Insightful at analytical review, results analysis and results commentary
Consolidation experience
Experience in implementation of financial systems an advantage
Understanding of systems and how these impact on the business
Ability to speak French is an advantage but not a requirement