Sandton: Office Support Manager: CFO Office

To provide a comprehensive and strategic support to the Chief Financial Officer by providing day to day oversight of operational matters and supporting planning and execution of key deliverables Serve as a subject-matter expert, draft reports, presentations and official correspondence Manage the effective flow of information between the CFO, Executive Management and the rest of the Corporation. To monitor, evaluate and measure the timeous implementation of deliverables across the Division (Group Finance) Support the co-ordination and alignment of Group Finance activities Identify trends for business improvement and risk management purposes Qualification: Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical degree A Post graduate Qualification in a relevant field (e.g. CA(SA), MBA/MBL, LLB etc Experience: The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 5 – 8 years’ experience in the financial discipline Experience in State Owned Entities or development finance entities and understanding of all applicable legislative and governance principles relative to Group Finance Understanding of sustainable banking imperatives and environmental, social and governance requirements would be an advantage Candidate must have an appreciation of the role of the IDC The candidate must have absolute commitment towards the values of the Corporation. Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment Proven track record of effectively interacting with senior management Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments Effective, versatile and action-oriented Excellent communication skills Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals. Management and leadership experience will be an added advantage Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Advanced Excel and PowerPoint Practical knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage Financial / Shareholder Returns To serve as advisor to the CFO To assume day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks and Coordinate the execution of strategic initiatives To create and maintain cross-departmental relationships to enable leadership success To manage the Chief Financial Officers budget and cost centres. Consolidating reports across units To assist in reporting activities and preparing comparative reports To assess inquiries directed to the CFO, determine the proper course of action and delegate to the appropriate individual to manage, and follow up to ensure resolved Internal / Operational Processes Participate in strategy formulation and implementation for the CFO’s office Provide strategic advice and support on policy matters Management of the Office (planning and co-coordinating the activities of the office) Assist with reporting on various operational activities Analyse trends and provide recommendations for remediation. To generate ideas for improvement of cross functional processes or resolution of complex problems Represent the IDC and the COO at internal and external forums Participate in corporate strategic initiatives/projects Corporate Strategic Alignment To participate in and support Corporate Initiatives Monitor and evaluate divisional strategic priorities and preparation of reporting and presentation requirements Assist and drive the requirements of the TPMO work-stream Customer Focus Stakeholder Management To create relationships with internal and external clients Dealing with client queries that require policy decisions to protect the organisation against reputation risk and ensure client satisfaction Learning, Leadership People Growth To provide leadership and support to staff within the Office of the CFO To research best practice measures Take responsibility for personal development and growth Promote the sharing of knowledge and best practice Impeccable managerial and interpersonal skills