IT Finance Manager
| Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Date Posted | October 24, 2020 |
| Category |
IT / Information Technology
Management |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | ZAR |
Description
SPAR Group is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced IT Finance Manager to join our dynamic team. The purpose of the IT Finance Manager is to ensure the timeous and accurate completion of financial tasks (budgets, capex, project metrics, recovery models, monitor actual expenses etc.) within SGIS; all financial and internal controls exist or are enhanced as required; compliance/assurance requirements met; value optimization; supporting key IT and business initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Assessment of business initiatives/requirements in line with accounting, tax and regulatory standards applicable to the group
- Provide executive summaries regarding all aspects of IT finance and related topics for management and committee
- Provide financial guidance to the IT team on all elements and projects
- Co-ordinate, review and assess consolidated IT annual budget and forecast
- Monthly review and reporting on the IT expense and capex including Cost control analysis, variances etc.
- Capex assessments and approval; monitor WIP
- Business case feasibility assessments and subsequent monitoring
- Capex: (a) revise the existing application documentation to clearly define the business proposition, cashflow, accounting implication
- Capex: (b) Post implementation review requirements to be set
- Implement and enhance shared costing models for DC, stores, international as well as new projects
- Ad hoc duties as required by management
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Matric
- CA (SA)
- Computer Literacy – MS Office (must be strong in Excel and PowerPoint)
- At least 8 years’ experience in a mid to senior IT finance role
- SAP knowledge and experience would be an advantage
The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements:
- A high degree of confidentiality, emotional maturity, ethical values and integrity
- Must have a high stress tolerance and the ability to work efficiently under pressure • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues and with external customers in a team orientated manner • Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities • A high level of initiative, energy and motivation are key role requirements
- Precise planning and excellent organisational/administration skills
- Exceptional accuracy, extreme attention to detail, quality orientated and self-driven to achieve results