Finance Manager

Skill Farm Members are invited to apply for the following role:

Responsibilities:

Prepare, implement and monitor reporting procedures and recommend software developments that enhance efficiency and effectiveness while ensuring that the data quality is maintained. This entails working with different stakeholders to rollout and implement a ESG Reporting software to group companies, providing training, technical and functional support, developing and maintaining a SOPs and users manual.

Responsible for consolidation of ESG data and delivery of the consolidated ESG reports from diverse Group companies with disparate systems and local reporting requirements. Drive conceptualization of reports and effective utilization of BI tools available, support integration of source systems into ESG reporting software.

Plan and execute the Group ESG audit for the assigned group companies and ensure it is in line with the deliverables set by senior management. Support the audit processes as required and resolve any queries put forth by the auditors which may entail amending procedures if necessary.

Interpretation, application and compliance with ISSB, CSRD, UNGC and other local or regional emerging ESG reporting standards.

Guide CEOs, CFOs and Sustainability teams in assigned group companies in their ESG disclosure obligations and ensure alignment with group. This entails development of training materials and awareness programmes to support with fluency and capacity building across the organisation.

Skills & Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of ESG standards and guidelines (including CSRD, GRI, ISSB, TCFD and UNGC)

Strong knowledge of climate change science and potential financial implications

Experience working with implementing ESG software solutions and leveraging ERP, EPM and digital technologies for data collection

Excellent project management skills and ability to work independently

Attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in data collection, analysis and visualisations