accountable for the data function and those within that department, as well as enabling the Investment management companies of the Momentum Investments business with BI, reporting, analytics and data management through data as a product and data as a service. I develop and drive the delivery of the data, reporting and analytics strategy with a view to achieving meaningful business intelligence, analysis, reporting and insights to support the Investment Management strategy and MML Group digital agenda. I provide vendor management services for the company to market data suppliers with whom we contract and maintain relationships with any external parties who have SLA with the data function. I Oversee the management of DataOps (build & run) and manage the data governance/data risk and Data Modelling/Architecture operations. I Oversee setup of best practice within data BA, data analyst, data owner, data engineer, report/BI engineer and data Steward roles for the business. I oversee delivery on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed and met. My focal points are: • Advising on process streamlining for time efficiency, risk-minimisation and cost efficiency.• Effectively leading the team with emphasis on encouraging innovation, change agility and collaboration within the team.• Encouraging innovation and change agility as functional capability sets• Living the values and setting behavioural example for the team.• Future-proofing our operations and data function and minimising the overhead on report and BI generation• Spearheading data meshed BI into business and establishing insight generation capabilities to improve competitive advantage.Practically speaking I also perform, maintain and monitor the budgeting and cost management function for the data Area, I also review and approve strategic recommendations regarding toolset, data architecture and data modelling.

manage a team of individuals that are responsible for the fund accounts of clients, any other financial reporting that clients may require as well managing the finances of the investment administration centre.The implementation of the Finance function in the investment administration centre.Financial monitoring, reporting and auditing frameworks of the investment administration centreFinancialand administrative support services and controlBudgeting & forecastingRevenue recordingManage the production of client financial statements and reports.Manage, prepare and present the annual budget process.Liaise with external and internal auditors and co-ordinate reports.Contribute to the production of the Investment Division’s financial statementsManage and implement Enterprise Risk Management strategies in all areas of the business.Management reports that assist the business in reaching its operational goals.Ensure that service delivery is automated, efficient and scalable as much as possibleCustodian who ensures compliance to Finance governance, relevant legislation and risk mitigation strategies.Ensure that operating model is adequately budgeted for through the development and implementation of a fit for purpose budget.Budgeting and Budgetary ControlCraft, implement and monitor service practices that meet clients and own organisation's needs.Ensure effective relationships and SLA management with internal and external stakeholders.Ensure that all the Finance team members consistently discharge their duties Develop, implement and manage a People Capability plan that ensures that the team has the human resources and skills required to deliver on the strategyAn empowered employee and specialist structure set in the context of delegation and accountability.Align values that drive and support the required behavior to achieve the articulated vision and strategy. Demonstrate leadership behaviour in support of the organisation’s culture.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesMost of my duties revolved around the preparation, checking, review, reconciliation, data analysis and authorisation of reports for several purposes.Financial Monitoring and Review of financial processes and controlsClient ReportingStreamline operational processes to reduce risk and improve efficiencyDevelop, plan for, implement and take accountability for Asisa Unit Trust quarterly reporting databaseDevelop, plan for, implement and take accountability for Momentum Journal generation databaseRe-Develop, plan for, implement and take accountability for Product exposure pricing estimates templateMember of team responsible for de-linking Money-pool from accurate and admin system portfoliosRe-Develop, plan for, implement and take accountability for database based financial statement generationMigration of above accounting, client reporting and reconciliation processes into accessLiaison with internal and external auditors regarding audits and audit findingsIdentify financial and accounting risks related to client accounting and reporting processes, and design and implement compensating controls.Automation of my and other people’s processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.Design, provide and facilitate Excel training for the division appropriate to the industry.Client perspectiveCraft, implement and monitor service practices that meet client and organisation’s own needs

My experience as an audit senior at a medium sized audit firm has led to an exposure to every section of the audit including in broad classes:System documentation and analytical reviewNumeric assessment and quantification of risk and probability based on prior year and system change documentationAudit risk assessmentHigh level and detail quantitative and qualitative analysis of processes, management accounts, client staff and fraud riskAppropriately delegating audit sections. Giving guidance as to risk and tests to limit specific risks.Liaison with partner regarding high level and detail principles to be employed in completing and reviewing files.Determining schedules and evaluating on an ongoing basis the achievement of targets to ensure audit objectives are achieved on a timely basis.Executing tests of detailPreparation and review of statutory records and returnsFinalisation of audit file and liaison with partner regarding audit conclusion.Team member performance review for SAICA and partner review on each audit

Liaison with client execution of statutory audits, other assurance engagements, compilation engagements, and agreed upon procedure engagements Reporting to audit seniors on Job status and team performance

Entire bookkeeping function from source documents to annual financial statement preparationbank, debtor, creditor, payroll reconciliation, authorisation and control process design, implementation and maintenance Statutory return preparation and liaison with statutory bodies.