Financial Manager
Purpose
Your purpose is to assist in the completion and review of accurate & timely financial accounting and
reporting for all group entities up to consolidated level. To assist with ensuring that relevant
processes & internal controls are in place to facilitate Clickatell’s compliance with statutory, tax &
legal requirements across the group.
We Do The Right Things
Responsibilities of the Role
o Manage the completion of accurate and timely financial reporting for all group entities up to
consolidated level.
o Manage the entire month-end and year-end processes and timelines including the revaluations
and consolidation process.
o Perform monthly Trial Balance checks to ensure all month end processes have been completed.
o Manage the external Financial Reporting and year-end Audit process.
o Prepare the Audit Committee packs and keeping of minutes & action points.
o Assist with the review of Flash and completion of Management Accounts with variance analysis.
o Manage and provide leadership to the accounting processing/ finance operations teams and
procedures; expenditure cycle (incl. A/P function) and cash management.
o Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, ledger and account maintenance.
o Manage the corporate cash and capital deployment.
o Approval of large and out of budget purchase orders requiring significant cash outflows
o Responsible for cash planning, cash flow forecast and treasury management to ensure sufficient
cash is always available in the regions/subsidiaries as the business requires and to ensure that all
financial obligations are met.
o Review and approve the monthly payroll and quarterly KPO, plus calculate company financial KPO
results.
o Review & approve payment of all payroll related deductions.
o Manage the financial accounting system (NAV) team to ensure financial system alignment with
monthly finance needs such as reporting periods, adding of new GL accounts and cost centres.
We Are On A Learning Journey
Requirements of the Role
o CIMA or CA(SA) qualified.
Work Experience
o 3 - 5 years’ experience in financial operations, reporting and treasury
o Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (NAV) and IBM Cognos TM1 preferable.
o Technology industry/ SAAS experience would be advantageous.
o Knowledge and Abilities
o Ability to collect and analyse information, problem-solve, identify decisions / options and
communicate them with partners around the business.
o Use data analysis to identify issues, spark thinking and propose solutions or options for solving
complex problems.
o The ability to take a ‘big picture’ view of a situation, to weigh it up quickly, make a logical,
sound decision confidently in order to have a positive impact towards achieving the
objectives of the organisation.
o Ability to self-manage priorities and communicate well in a team environment to help
ensure an efficient and enjoyable work environment – should be able to think ahead of
what might be needed and help the financial operations and treasury team achieve great
outcomes.
o Able to work quickly and accurately when creating and reviewing pieces of work and
identify errors or inconsistencies.
o Convey information verbally and in writing to others in a simple and clear way
Skills Required
- CIMA or CA(SA) qualification
- 3–5 years of experience in financial operations, reporting, and treasury
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- Experience with IBM Cognos TM1
- Technology industry or SaaS experience
What We Do
We create a better world through technology, making commerce in chat accessible for everyone, everywhere. Consumers can now connect with brands to find goods and services, make purchases, track orders, and resolve issues with a simple text or chat. Clickatell’s Chat Commerce Platform supports the creation and development of customer relationships in chat-based messaging, engagement, and payment solutions. Our global customers easily manage millions of monthly conversations and transactions, all through chat. No need for cash, phone calls, in-person interactions, or apps, Clickatell is powering the digital commerce transformation. At work, we embrace diversity, encourage personal and professional growth, and celebrate a global team of passionate people creating a better world through technology where rewarding consumer experiences are the norm.
