Finance Transformation Specialist

1 month ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Top Vitae Recruitment Full time
Job Description

Top Vitae Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Finance Transformation Specialist to join our team in [Location]. This exciting role offers the opportunity to drive compliancy and process governance within our finance function, ensuring alignment with global regulations and standards.

The estimated annual salary for this position is $95,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About the Role

This key position will serve as the primary point of contact for accounting and finance policies, processes, and systems. As a Finance Transformation Specialist, you will be responsible for:

  • Finance Transformation:
  • Partner with the Global Director of Finance Transformation to drive continuous improvement and modernization of finance processes, systems, and technologies.
  • Lead and participate in initiatives aimed at automating and optimizing finance workflows to ensure scalability and future-readiness.
  • Support the roll-out of new finance systems, ensuring user adoption through training, go-live support, and ongoing system optimization.
  • Analyze proposed system changes, assess the impact on processes and users, and recommend solutions for smooth transitions.
  • Provide input on strategic finance technology initiatives.
  • Compliance & Process Governance:
  • Ensure compliance with global finance policies, local regulations, and tax requirements while driving process improvements.
  • Conduct regular compliance checks and support subsidiaries in resolving questions related to finance policies and processes.
  • Maintain and update global Accounting and Finance desk references and training materials to reflect evolving regulations and processes.
  • KPI Management & Continuous Improvement:
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for Cargowise (C1) and finance-related KPIs, leading the development and refinement of performance indicators.
  • Manage the monthly review and resolution of KPI exceptions, ensuring data-driven decision-making and process improvements.
  • Lead KPI-related training for finance teams and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve KPI reporting and accuracy.
  • Training & System Support:
  • Lead global training initiatives for new finance systems, policies, and processes, focusing on both transformation and compliance.
  • Provide post-go-live support for finance systems (e.g., Workday Procurement & Expense, Cargowise) and assist with ongoing system enhancements.
  • Engage in system testing, user feedback collection, and improvement efforts for newly released finance system functions.
  • Collaboration & Communication:
  • Work closely with Regional Controllers, Operations, and IT to ensure alignment between finance transformation goals and compliance needs.
  • Act as a liaison between finance teams and system implementation teams to ensure successful delivery and adoption of new tools and processes.
  • Communicate effectively with global subsidiaries, ensuring timely resolution of finance-related issues and the smooth adoption of new processes.
Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • A CA (SA) or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with 5 years of accounting experience in a similar transformation and compliance role.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Able to become Wisetech C1 certified (CCC) once hired. Prior experience in C1 will be an advantage.
  • Able to speak, write, and read English fluently.
  • Able to prepare manuals and instructions in English.
  • Training experience on an ERP system is advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
  • Proficiency in accounting software.
  • Commitment to accuracy, integrity, and professionalism.
  • Capability of travelling outside of Country when needed.
  • Understanding operational matters to support but also suggest better ways of working.
  • Readiness to go extra mile to avoid mistakes and produce new opportunities.
  • Ability to adjust to diverse ideas, impressions, schemes, and tactics from individuals.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational skills, good problem-solving skills, strong communication skills, ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Clear communication with different levels within the organization – Junior to Senior level.
  • Confidence to implement Accounting and Finance Policies.
  • Ability to communicate issues and propose solutions objectively.
  • Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently.
  • Strong interests in ERP Finance systems implementation and support.
  • Lead finance discussions with other functions/teams (Operations, Tax, Legal, System Administration, System Development and Sales teams).
  • Patient, prepared to handle repeated issues or questions with long resolutions.
  • Adaptable to working with diverse teams internationally and managing time zone differences when required.
  • Strong knowledge of the MS Suite.

Please note that if you have not received a response within two weeks of applying, it may indicate that your application was unsuccessful.

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