BP & A Reports Manager

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Job Summary

 Lead the preparation of management accounts, performance reports and business review packs for Country Management Committees and Group Executive Committee.
 Support the process of setting medium (3years) and short term (1 year) strategic plans and the annual forecasting process for all segments.
 Provide financial and analytical support for advanced decision making.
 Identify and implement opportunities for automation, process improvement and efficiencies.
 Proactively improve the quality of management information and analysis.

Job Description

Main Accountabilities:Business Performance Reporting

• Support the preparation and submission of monthly management accounts including, Country Finance Committee (FINCOM) decks and board papers for monthly performance Reviews.
• Provide sound commentary for all reports for senior management and the board.
• Work with Financial Control to ensure the timely and accurate upload of monthly group management accounts for all business segments into SAP and Compass System.
• Support the preparation and submission of monthly flash and commentary to Absa Africa Regional Office.
• Manage the reporting calendar by developing and maintaining a report dashboard that tracks report submissions to both country and Group stakeholders.
• Manage the resolution of all queries with regards to actual performance and flash.
• Ensure the standardization of structure and format of all FDS reports.
• Coordinate with the Treasury and own all aspects of the FTP process for both Actual reporting and Planning.

Business Planning & Analysis

• Support the preparation of Short- and Medium-Term Plans (STP/MTP) and Revised Annual forecast (RAF).
• Ensure accurate and timely submission/upload of forecasts, business plans and Strategies in line with the Group timetable.
• Work with Business partners to maintain robust and comprehensive planning models.
• Maintain teamwork / collaborative relationship with key stakeholders (e.g., Risk, Treasury, Business Partners) to facilitate planning processes and timely resolution of issues.
• Work with the Centre Project team to ensure the completion and go-live of the on-going Driver-Based Planning Model (DBM) for Mauritius.
• Continuously analyze financial results and forecast assumptions and share insights/ trends with Business Partners.
• Provide ad-hoc performance and trend analysis reports when required.
• Coordinate and consolidate input for routine and ad-hoc requests (e.g., Quarter & Half-year commentary, forecast and actual performance reviews, etc.) from Country management and Center stakeholders.

System Improvement

• Identify and recommend process/system improvements to make the planning and reporting cycle more effective 
• Continuously align country and Center numbers ensuring all mapping issues are resolved. 
• Support system upgrade processes with Center team. 
• Provide training and support to new FDS staff to ensure consistency of report structures and formats.

Team Management / Personal Development

• Provide tasks support to, and review work of, junior colleagues within the team. 
• Develop new analytical capabilities and pursue a personal development path to increase job effectiveness. 
• Keep abreast with current developments in the banking industry including micro and macro-economic factors and trends. 
• Foster and take ownership of own personal development as well as team member development.

Role/person specificationPreferred Education and Experience

• First degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, Mathematics and Computer Science from a recognized university.
• Professional Accountancy qualification such as ACCA, ICAG, CIMA other relevant professional qualification or comparable, relevant work experience history.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a Finance analytics/reporting role in a challenging and fast- paced business environment 
• Financial planning and budgeting experience in a multinational or complex business environment. 
• Knowledge and experience of the Mauritius Banking industry.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of Strategy and Planning best practices
• Sound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Conversant with leading-edge development in the industry globally and across Africa and Group Strategy and Planning process 
• Proficient in presenting data through infographics and visual storytelling to effectively communicate financial insights to stakeholders.
• High attention to details and proactive approach to identifying issues and proposing solutions
• Excellent Cross-functional collaborator.  

Education

National Diplomas and Advanced Certificates: Financial Sciences (Required)