Reporting Systems and Data Lead at Vivo Energy

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SAP Group Reporting, IFRS, Financial Accounting, Analytical Skills, User Management, Automation, Reporting Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Finance Processes, Data Analysis, Training, Master Data Management, Integration, Excel, PowerPoint

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Provide the first level support for SAP Group Reporting (SGR) and IFRS workbook in SAP Analytics Cloud Focal person of Finance Objects: SAP S4H Chart of Account (CoA) Financial Statement Version (FSV) Profit Centre Hierarchies Cost Centre Hierarchies Cost Element Hierarchies SAP Group Reporting (SGR) Consolidation Unit, attributes and flexible hierarchies Financial Statement Items (FSI) and attributes Reporting Rules and variants (The above are the main objects, and the list is non-exhaustive) Set-up and maintain the reports used in Accounting and Control. SAP S4 Reports SGR FIORI Reports IFRS Reporting Book(s) Analytical Reports Focal person for the Finance Team with IT Technical Team on all routine maintenance/set-up, developments and enhancements Automation of the reporting processes Identify areas with manual processes and work to automate as far as possible This role will report to the Reporting Systems Manager and be based in Cape Town. Principal Accountabilities: Group Reporting Systems Management User Management Interface between the user and the IT Technical Team on access creation and changes Maintain the System Access matrix and validate role assignment Train users on SGR (FIORI) and IFRS Report Book Systems operations Processes Opening of reporting periods Scheduled jobs Exchange rate reviews Set-up of Data and Consolidation Monitor tasks Support on ad-hoc request (e.g., Flat file TB Loads, new SAP entity integration and validations) Substitution rules using Group Reporting Preparation Ledger Version management - Actual / Plan / Standard / Extension Validation rules for Group Journal entries Reclassification rules for reported data (Dr / Cr reclass logic) Currency translation rules and associated config Matching methods and reconciliation cases for IC recon Business rules for intercompany eliminations Consolidation of Investments Reporting rules for Income Statement / Cashflow / Changes in Equity / Other Comprehensive Income Developing ad-hoc reports using Group Data Analysis and Group Data Analysis with Reporting Rules Support Group Accounting and Local Accounting Teams Managing master data in SGR (FS Items, Mappings, Hierarchies, Cons Groups etc.) Assist in identifying Intercompany Differences by detailed drilldowns Assist in detailed drill downs on Balance Sheet / Income Statement / Cashflow reports to identify the source of balances Assist in identifying variances / movement mismatches in disclosure items (PPE, Provisions, Borrowing etc notes) Support in preparation of correction journal entries Perform adhoc-runs of Data Monitor / Consolidation Monitor Support the Group Accounting team on Audit requirements, Annual Audit walkthrough and remediation to meet audit requirement Changes and Improvements: Regularly check with the Accounting and Reporting team for new requirements and identify areas for potential automation Prepare the Business Requirement for improvement requests from Group reporting and Business teams and work with the IT Technical team to implement Coordinate system changes, including UATs with the relevant IT Service for technical configuration, SAP Release Notes and similar changes Keep the Finance Team abreast of technical changes Focal Person for Finance Objects Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Finance Objects and will be the central contact person Provide insights into the impact on the financial reporting landscape on changes in the Finance Objects Create and keep up to date the documentation on the Finance Objects: Provide training to all users and on-boarding for new joiners Working Knowledge of standard features and configurations of SAP Group Reporting (SGR) (S/4HANA version 2022 and above) Finance degree and a recognized professional accounting qualification. Chartered / Registered Accountant Qualification would be an advantage At least 3-5 years of experience in Finance and extensive knowledge of all relevant financial flows. Good knowledge of IFRS and strong analytical skills in both management and financial accounting and analysis (ability to work with material datasets) Broad knowledge of finance processes within Vivo Energy/oil and gas industry preferable Knowledge of the backend processes in SAP S4Hana Basic understanding on integration with SAC (SGR CDS views used, live and import models) Specific software skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Analytics tools (SAC and PBI) Reporting Skills – able to distill requirements into reports Strong communication (fluency in English, French advantageous) Problem solving skills and high resilience Strong communication, influencing and networking skills. Focus on delivery and priorities, a self-starter, Ability to work in a team, and under pressure, in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

The Reporting Systems and Data Lead will provide first-level support for SAP Group Reporting and maintain various financial reporting systems. They will also automate reporting processes and serve as the focal point between the Finance and IT Technical Teams.