Job description

Our Finance Team is looking for a trustworthy, innovative and passionate maternity cover for a Financial Manager who is able to assist with technical accounting, management reporting, audit completion and the preparation of financial statements.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to align with the company culture, work well within a team, be self-motivated and actively involved in overseeing the end to end process in the applicable area of responsibility.  In addition, the successful candidate should have the high energy levels required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment

 Duties and responsibilities:

•  Ensure accurate and complete reporting in the Annual Financial Statements and management accounts, including the Group consolidations. This is done through a combined role of review and feedback as well as preparing reporting.
• Assist other team members with any technical accounting queries they may have, ensuring they gain learning from the interaction in order to support their own professional development.
• Prepare technical accounting position papers and assist with the roll-out of new accounting standards.
• Determine the requirement for and the value of technical accounting journals.
• Assist in preparing month-end and year-end financial accounts and reports.
• Assist in accumulating and analysing information needed to ensure the requirements for these reports are met and information is ready on time.
• Assist with the year-end audit as required.
• Assist in interrogating GL accounts on the instruction of the CFO This will include:
  • Interrogating and reconciling SAGE and merchandising data
  • Collaborating with non-finance team members to better understand the data and their needs for it.
  • Prepare user friendly reports according to the needs of users
  • When required explain the reports to other team members.
  • Suggest accounting journals based on the interrogation (where required)
• Prepare store finance models.
• Report on budget vs actual performance, providing commentary and examples when required for the fluctuations.
• Assist in the preparation of Income tax calculations.
• Review the monthly VAT calculations and submissions.

Key Focus Areas:

• Accurate preparation of management accounts and reporting
• Actively contribute to the development and growth of other team members
• Preparation and implementation of technical accounting papers and presentations
• Manage the process surrounding the preparation of the annual financial statements, including a consolidation.
• Support the external audit process.

Requirements

Experience and Qualifications:

• Qualified CA(SA)
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Should show an aptitude for mastering new IT systems.

 Skills:

• Good articulation with excellent English written & verbal communication skills  
• Ability to work independently and manage their own time
• Strong communication skills
• Able to play a role in developing junior team members
• Be able to work well in a team and collaborate with others
• Methodical, detail-orientated and accurate
• Deadline and outcomes focused
• Ability to prioritize, manage your time, maintain high levels of drive & initiative while under pressure
• Ability to resolve problems and conflict
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization
• Ability to make sound decisions
• Strong planning, organizing and coordinating skills

Posted on 01 Mar 15:01

Job description

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION

The Team Lead of the Digital Media Strategy department will be responsible for ensuring the success of the digital media planning & buying for each of Incubeta’s media managed services clients. This is to be accomplished through the setup and management of a team of planners & buyers. The ultimate goal of this team is building the clients brands and generating leads in the most optimal ways across the most effective platforms/channels. This role will require an omni-channel strategic approach with a mix of innovative, creative and tech-savvy approaches, as well as direct niche publisher relationships, to develop and oversee the implementation of robust digital media strategies and associated media plans whilst leading the Media Planning & Buying team within Incubeta.

SO WHAT IS A TEAM LEAD OF DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGY?

The Digital Media Strategy Team Lead  is responsible for delivering a consistent gold standard media planning & buying service for the business, ensuring the highest possible return on investment for Incubeta which contributes to increasing market penetration and competitive presence.

In more simple words, the Digital Media Strategy Team Lead will be responsible for building and managing a team aimed at developing clients digital media strategies and associated media plans. There is also a need to present and report back on the performance of these digital media strategies and media plans to clients as well as internal Incubeta teams. They are also expected to contribute to any new business pitches or existing client Quarterly / Annual reviews as well as managing the Media Planning & Buying team’s career development and the department’s overall utilisation & profitability.

The Media Strategy Team Lead  must have the ability to represent the department or company’s perspective to internal and external stakeholders as well as provide subject matter expertise on Digital media planning strategy and media negotiations strategy.

PLACE WITHIN ORGANISATION

• Collaborating with the Client Service team, being client-facing where required and being part of the global operations team.
• The custodian of Digital Media Strategy best practice & bridge between the clients and the global operations team (consultants & traders) for any managed media services
• Reporting into Operations Director

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

IMPERATIVE

• 7 years +
• Experience in Media or Digital agencies / advertisers Media Management department or Media Company / Media Research Agencies
• In-depth understanding of the South African and rest of Africa media market (ie, media cost dynamics, landscape, media usage trends, etc.)
• Experience in both media planning and buying along with a strong digital foundation is a requirement, with an ability to stay ahead of the ever-evolving media landscape
• Ability to build networks. Very strong supplier relationship management skills. Has well established external media network
• Strategic thinking for alignment with the company’s long term objectives.
• Digital Expertise: experienced with all forms of digital platforms (DV360), types of buys & formats (Programmatic, Direct Buys etc) and measurement ( Google analytics etc) 
• Strong negotiating skills as well as the ability to analyze disparate streams of data is needed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills when working in a cross-functional organisation
• Organised and detail oriented. Strong problem solving skills

ADVANTAGE

• Ideally this candidate may already hold a similar position within an advertiser or will have the credentials to move from the media agency environment.
• Previous digital marketing performance experience (media, technology, creative) – please refer to the Incubeta website for services offered.
• Managerial expertise of media planners and / or strategist 
• Knowledge of digital transformation projects

TASKS

• Work closely with the Client Services and Global operations team to embed centrally generated best practice media planning and buying guidelines, KPI’s and standardised reporting.
• Develop and present digital media strategy that maximize ROI on the media investments for Incubeta clients.
• Provide strategic research including market insights and/or media landscape insights, market and channel mix recommendations.
• Ensure the working media budget is efficiently and effectively optimised ensuring timely delivery of campaigns against budget. 
• Ensure that the media strategy: planning and buying department operates at its full potential for the company across all aspects of the business.
• Champion digital strategy within the business and be the company’s custodian of digital strategy & digital media planning and buying. 
• Management of the media planning and buying between Publishers (media owners) and Incubeta. 
• Monitor and manage compliance of the best practice way of a working process between client briefing and operational implementation.
• Actively advise and present opportunities that align to potential business objectives – either internally (to the Client Service teams) or directly to Incubeta clients.
• Responsibility for ensuring internal teams are kept up to date with advancements in the Media Strategy department’s best practices. These practices will need to be aligned to our Incubeta Consulting narrative in the market.
• Track performance of preferred local media supplier buying to ensure it is within the company’s guidelines.
• Foster relationships within Incubeta to strengthen relationships with other departments 
• Responsible for management of Digital Media Strategy: Media Planning and Buying team which includes career progression mapping, guiding appraisals, assisting HR with recruitment etc

KEY COMPETENCIES AND WORK ETHIC

• Display professional and example behaviour. Focus and dedication at all times
• Displays honesty and integrity at all times
• Be accountable for their actions even when making mistakes
• Show respect for the people around them, no matter what their role or situation.
• Good technical communicator – be able to turn complexity into simplicity
• Specialised knowledge – have worked in a serious, thoughtful and sustained way to master the specialised knowledge needed to succeed in their fields; and that they keep this knowledge up-to-date, so that they can continue to deliver the best work possible.
• Competency – Professionals get the job done. They’re reliable, and they keep their promises. If circumstances arise that prevent them from delivering on their promises, they manage expectations up front, and they do their best to make the situation right.  Professionals don’t make excuses, but focus on finding solutions.
• Gets the job done with a can do attitude
• They exhibit a high degree of emotional intelligence (EQ) by considering the emotions and needs of others, and they don’t let a bad day impact how they interact with colleagues or clients.
• Project a positive attitude at all times towards clients team members and motivate team members when they are less positive.
• Maintain the highest standards of delivery, productivity and effectiveness at all times
• Be approachable and open to constructive criticism
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritise high volume of projects simultaneously in a fast paced unpredictable environment.
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
• Display a high level of independence. Ability to push back where needed
• This includes but is not limited to taking decisions independently while staying within the company guidelines; Proactive attitude; staying self-motivated; being self-reliant; continuous self-development without expecting to be taken by the hand.
• Display a hunger for knowledge and a willingness to learn for any situation
• Respect, appreciate and contribution towards decision making

If you believe you fit the bill, please send your CV to Caryn at moc.atebucni@nyrac before the closing date of applications – 12 March 2021. Take note that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Posted on 26 Feb 13:10