Financial Accountant MMH260923-2

Role Purpose

The Financial Accountant serves as a trusted advisor to Finance and business stakeholders by providing financial oversight, cost allocation governance, performance insights and decision-support analysis.

The role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, invoice approvals, cost allocation methodologies and financial controls, while partnering with key stakeholders to drive accountability, financial performance and informed decision-making.

The Financial Accountant combines strong technical finance capabilities with analytical thinking, commercial acumen and data-driven insight to support business objectives and enhance financial transparency across Momentum Distribution Services (MDS).

Requirements

Qualifications:

• BCom in Accounting, Financial Management, or related field (essential).
• CA(SA) or CIMA designation preferred.

Experience

• 5-8 years’ experience in accounting or financial reporting.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation frameworks.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Experience analysing and managing cost allocation methodologies.
• Experience working with large data sets and financial reporting tools.
• Financial Services industry experience advantageous.

Technical Skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial Review & Reporting
• Review monthly financial results and reporting submissions for completeness, accuracy and reasonability.
• Analyse financial performance and investigate significant variances.
• Ensure compliance with Group reporting requirements and financial governance standards.
• Provide insightful commentary and recommendations to management.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Monitor key financial metrics and business performance indicators.
• Cost Allocation & Expense Governance
• Oversee and challenge cost allocation methodologies and charge out models across the business.
• Partner with actuarial and business stakeholders to ensure allocation methodologies remain appropriate and aligned to business requirements.
• Analyse cost drivers and assess allocation outcomes across regions, products and business areas.
• Monitor expense recoveries and allocated costs for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify trends, anomalies and opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Promote transparency and accountability in cost management practices.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management
• Partner with budget owners throughout the budgeting and forecasting cycle.
• Review and challenge budget and forecast assumptions.
• Monitor performance against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities impacting business performance.
• Support scenario analysis and financial planning activities.
• Provide recommendations to improve forecasting accuracy and financial decision-making.
• Financial Controls & Compliance
• Support a robust financial control environment across MDS.
• Review and approve invoices / expenditure for compliance with financial policies and governance requirements.
• Ensure supplier documentation and tax invoices comply with relevant SARS and VAT requirements.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks.
• Support compliance with regulatory, corporate governance and Group finance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial control processes.
• Audit & Governance Support
• Support internal and external audit engagements.
• Coordinate information requests and audit documentation.
• Monitor progress on audit findings and agreed action plans.
• Assist in maintaining audit readiness throughout the financial year.
• Support governance initiatives and control enhancement activities.
• Financial Intelligence & Analytics
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify business trends, risks and opportunities.
• Conduct expense, profitability and performance analysis.
• Review sales remuneration, incentive structures and associated cost impacts.
• Provide financial insight to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Support business cases and financial modelling activities where required.
• Translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights.
• Power BI & Management Information
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Enhance visibility of business performance, budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of reporting data.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement of reporting processes.
• Develop reporting solutions that support effective decision-making.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT and business stakeholders to improve reporting capabilities.
• Business Partnering
• Build strong relationships with Finance, Operations, Actuarial, HC and other business stakeholders.
• Support budget owners in understanding financial performance and cost drivers.
• Provide financial guidance and challenge where appropriate.
• Facilitate data driven discussions that improve business performance.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to management.
• Act as a trusted partner in identifying opportunities for operational and financial improvement

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