Investment Controller

Support the Back office team to achieve financial strategy and vision by ensuring alignment of the Bank's Financial Strategy, through conducting financial modelling, scenario planning and forecast and reviewing and amending financial policies to support the business. **Key Responsibilities**: **1. Strategic function** **In collaboration with the Head Finance Assets and Treasury Operations and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)**: Assist in the alignment of the financial strategy to the business strategy. Assist in aligning the DBSA corporate strategy with the Bank's operating model. Assist in setting the strategic direction for the DBSA in terms of Treasury Operations support. This includes financial modelling, scenario planning and forecasting. Provide assistance and guidance in developing proper supporting systems and procedures. Provide financial and statistical reports for Executive decision making. Review and amend financial policies and procedures to support the business. Provide proactive and regular forecasting and scenario planning for corporate and divisions. Interpret and analyse key financial information current and forecast and ratios to assist in financial decision making. Action expense-management strategy to be utilised for financial analysis, decision-making and cost savings. Escalate any issues with other divisions to Manager. Ensure high standards of financial control and ensure effective management of working capital, margin management, risk management and disciplined financial best practice. **2. Management Reporting and Information systems** Prepare financial plans and budgets for Executive decision-making. Provide proactive and regular forecasting and scenario planning for corporate planning for assets and liabilities Alignment of financial policies, procedures and strategies with the SAP FICO IT design in relation to business and financial rules Responsible for continuous improvements on back office support Review own actions against the organisation plan (Balance Score Card) and look at the "big picture" when considering opportunities Keep the DBSA's business functions and keep abreast with business developments and trends. Ensure ongoing compliance in terms of legislative (Treasury, PFMA), financial, tax and related matters. Assist in the preparation of annual and interim financial reports. Review payments to ensure protection against or early detection of fraudulent activities. **3. Stakeholder Management** Provide direction and management to colleagues where applicable Build relationships with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure open communication and to obtain a deep understanding of the Bank's operations. **4. Key Measures/KPls** Understand DBSA's core operations and be able to interpret accordingly. Ability to multi task and demonstrate a willingness to acquire new knowledge. Self-driven and willingness to assist in new initiatives. Accuracy, quality, reliability and timeousness of quarterly and annual financial reporting. Ability to effectively implement processes with detailed procedural manuals as well as policies and documentation of business processes which should be reviewed and updated quarterly. Accuracy of budgets/forecasts as it relates to the balance sheet and cash flow statement projections. Management of Client Relationships and key internal and external Stakeholders. Eagerness to learn and advance within all spheres of finance. **Key Internal Relationships** 1. Group Executive: Risk 2. All DBSA Divisions 3. Overall DBSA management 4. Audit & Risk Committees **Key External Relationships** 1. External Service Providers 2. External Auditors **Expertise & Technical Competencies**: A CFA qualification would be a distinct advantage A strong career track record in back office in a large, complex organisation with multi-dimensional businesses within the banking sector for a minimum period of 4 to 5 years, preferably in an investment banking environment. Strong, current understanding of and a strong commitment to good corporate governance and specifically international reporting standards including IAS 39, IFRS, Basel, GAAP and other regulatory requirements including the PFMA. Strong understanding of the integration of back, middle and front office. At least 2 years experience relevant treasury accounting, assets and liability portfolio management and experience Exposure to African global markets would be an added advantage Equity valuations experience would be an advantage **Skills & Ability** Ability to ensure all governance and compliance requirements are met with the aim to eliminate potential inappropriate and corrupt practices. Knowledge of the relevant legislative framework; i.e. King III, MFMA, PFMA and other relevant legislation etc. Strong management reporting skills at a senior level. Analytical — ability to synthesize complex or diverse information. Aptitude to collect and research data as well as use intuition and experience to complemen