(State briefly why the job exists)

(Describe the important end results of the job, i.e., what has to be achieved and why. Start with the most important and number each one separately))

(Show job titles and under c), indicate briefly the purpose of each job))

(Record any significant quantities on which job has some effect, e.g. budget or turnover, records processed, employees supervised. Where appropriate, express annual figures and indicate the year to which they relate.

(Outline the context in which the job operates and record the types of activity involved in achieving principal accountabilities:

Critical analysis of financial data and achieving satisfactory understanding and explanation of variances

Review of financial and accounting processes and implementation of system improvements

Knowledge of Oracle Financials set up and competency in use

Understanding of group structure and trading/financing arrangements

Communication with Region and Group staff to resolve accounting and financial reporting issues

Familiarity with statutory reporting requirements and accounting standards

(Who are the job holder’s most important contacts and for what purpose? Consider both external and internal contacts, excluding immediate supervisor and subordinates, but including personnel at other locations , if appropriate)

(Identify the most complex or demanding aspects of the job)

(Indicate only the essential background qualifications, education, skills and aptitudes, specialist training and experience necessary to perform the job competently)

Experience of consolidating the results of international groups

Statutory reporting and experience of best practice management reporting systems

Motivated self-starter requiring limited supervision

Articulate and able to communicate confidently with senior finance personnel and group directors