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Job Summary

• Lead the preparation of management accounts, performance reports and business review packs for Country Management Committees and Group Executive Committee.
• Support the process of setting medium (3years) and short term (1 year) strategic plans and the annual forecasting process for all segments.
• Provide financial and analytical support for advanced decision making.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, process improvement and efficiencies.
• Proactively improve the quality of management information and analysis.

Job Description

Main accountabilities and approximate:

Business Performance Reporting – Time Split – 35%

• Support the preparation and submission of monthly management accounts including, Country Management Committee (CMC) decks for monthly performance Reviews.
• Preparation and submission of monthly ALCO Reports.
• Provide sound commentary for all reports decks for senior management and the board.
• Timely and accurate upload of monthly group management accounts for all business segments into the Compass System.
• Support the preparation and submission of monthly flash and commentary to Absa Africa Group Office.
• Manage the reporting calendar by developing and maintaining a report dashboard that tracks report submissions to both country and Group stakeholders.
• Manage the resolution of all queries with regards to actual performance and flash.
• Ensure the standardization of structure and format of all FDS reports including, but not limited to, Databibles, ALCO, CMC, MBR and Board reports.
• Coordinate with Treasury and own all aspects of the FTP process for both Actual reporting and Planning.

Business Planning & Analysis- Time Split – 35%

• Support the preparation of Short- and Medium-Term Plans (STP/MTP) and Revised Annual forecast (RAF).
• Ensure accurate and timely submission/upload of forecasts, business plans and Strategies in line with the Group timetable.
• Work with Business partners to maintain robust and comprehensive planning models.
• Maintain teamwork / collaborative relationship with key stakeholders (e.g., Risk, Treasury, Business Partners) to facilitate planning processes and timely resolution of issues.
• Review cost and income lines, liaise with Financial Control to align results and share insights for advanced decision-making.
• Continuously analyze financial results and forecast assumptions and share insights/ trends with Business Partners.
• Provide ad-hoc performance and trend analysis reports when required.
• Coordinate and consolidate inputs for routine and ad-hoc requests (e.g., quarter& half-year commentary, forecast and actual performance reviews, etc.) from Country management and Center stakeholders.

System Improvement -Time Split -15%

• Identify and recommend process/system improvements to make the planning and reporting cycle more effective
• Continuously align country and Center numbers ensuring all mapping issues are resolved.
• Support system upgrade processes with Center team.
• Provide training support to new FDS staff to ensure consistency of report structures and formats.

Team Management / Personal Development- 15%

• Provide tasks support to, and review work of, junior colleagues within the team.
• Develop new analytical capabilities and pursue a personal development path to increase job effectiveness.
• Keep abreast with current developments in the banking industry including micro and macro-economic factors and trends.
• Take ownership of your personal development as well as the development of team members

Education

Higher Diplomas: Financial Sciences (Required)