Sharon Botha Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Parktown, Johannesburg

• To carry out activities of support to the business processes of Opex preparing analyses and reports according to standards defined.Duties & Responsibilities : Opex (Operating Expenses)• Ensure Opex Reports are accurate and are sent out on time monthly to all Functions for review• Support Functions in managing their Opex BP by providing Adhoc detailed analysis (GL) of costs to ensure they are not exceeding their BP• Support Functions in identifying Opex Savings• Prepare the Monthly Actuals Analysis with detailed narratives for SAF and CAF to explain variances vs PY, BP and RE for the Finance Director and Group Reporting• Prepare the RE Report incorporating the Analysis from the Actuals to understand major variances for previous Qtr and review of following Qtr • Ensure the Opex BP is loaded and balanced in Funds Management to ensure Functions can raise PO's • Assist in the preparation of the Annual Opex BP • Monthly RE upload into BPC and balance of all RE variances for SABU • Prepare and submit the PL one-off Group Template Actuals (Monthly) • Prepare and submit the PL one-off Group Template RE (Monthly) • Prepare and submit the OPEX one-time Group Template (Quarterly)• Prepare the Monthly Opex Open PO Report and ser up monthly Review meetings with all Functions • Monthly Opex Open PO Accrual Review to ensure an accurate Accrual is raised for the month to reflect all costs• Monthly GRIR Review with Functions to analyze the GRIR variances to ensure all aged items are cleared • Monthly Balance Sheet Recon Review to ensure all accruals are addressed when report is received from GFO• Process all monthly Opex JV's where incorrect postings have been identified• Process all Intercompany Chargebacks where costs need to be recovered to ensure costs reflect in the current period.• Raise Invoices in the Intercompany tool to ensure costs reflect in the current period.• Ensure the existence of a rigorous process around OPEX Accrual Calculation to ensure PO

Parktown, Johannesburg

Position OverviewTo carry out activities of support to the business processes of DME preparing analyses and reports according to standards defined.Duties & Responsibilities : DME (Direct Marketing Expenses)• Focus on the control environment by issuing reports and ensuring corrective action is taken with escalation as appropriate (MEM validation P08/P28/FDW & BOFC; MEM Dashboard Recon, Brand Contribution, Deductions Report, Bottler Reports DME Reporting and Opex Reporting for Consumer and Technical Functions).• Prepare the Monthly DME Rolling Estimate Report for review meeting with detailed metrics.• Manage the DME MPP (Marketing Pressure Points) process for SAF and CAF.• Support RFC with the Quarterly Commitment schedule for all Marketing Agencies.• Month end closing procedures (YMEM14 MPP Accrual; YMEM15 MPP Accrual Reversal; YMEM58 Year End Accrual Reversals.• DME RE Upload and balance in BPC for SABU (SAF and CAF).• Support the implementation of MEM/S2G processors for SABU (SAF and CAF).• Align CAF reporting to SAF for Rolling Estimate and Walk forward.• Support implementation of any MAP points to ensure no repeat comments.• Monthly Reconciliations for the Marketing Accrual account and the Marketing Prepaid Account for SABU.• Monthly Accrual Fallout Reclass JV for SAF and CAF.• Monthly Opex Reports and PowerPoint slides for all Functions.• Monthly Opex RE uploads into BPC and balance of all RE variances for SABU.

Parktown, Johannesburg

Position Overview• To carry out activities of support to the business processes of Opex and Marketing, preparing analyses and reports according to standards defined.• Tracking, developing, maintaining and updating the necessary tools according to the agreed guidelines, with the purpose of contributing value added information for timely decision making.• Lead the process to ensure the alignment between the Marketing Expense Management (MEM) sub-system of SAP and the Integrated Performance Management Forecasting System (IPM). • Work with the relevant front-facing marketing team members (consumer, customer and franchise) with accurate and timely purchase order creation after ensuring all of the procurement process requirements have been met.Duties & Responsibilities :• To coordinate and cooperate in the preparation of the management routines, together with the rest of the department.• Reviewing data on monthly phasing of DME (market pressure points-MPP) from MEM. Obtain and review inputs from Big Bets Operating Committee, Consumer, Customer and Commercial and Franchise Marketing teams in order to revise DME spend phasing (MPP) for the balance of the year based on current ruling market conditions.• Analyse actual DME spending patterns vs. MPP data provided in order to resolve anomalies. Provide feedback to stakeholders on variance drivers.• Ensure MEM system agrees to IPM for reporting purposes on a monthly basis. Investigate, reconcile and correct any differences.• To carry out activities of support to the business processes of Opex and Marketing preparing analyses and reports according to standards defined.• Opex Management.• Prepare monthly DME reports, analyse variances and provide input on trends.• Analyse actual DME spending patterns vs. plans and report back on variances.• Prepare ad hoc analysis and monthly reports as determined by line Manager.• Participate in select projects to develop System knowledge and understanding.

Parktown, Johannesburg

Position OverviewTo facilitate improved decision-making in the business by administering and co-ordinating the update of the VCM database timely with relevant and accurate information. Perform database maintenance and security checks with regard to database access and data security.Duties & Responsibilities :VCM Database Maintenance/Co-ordination• Responsible for the co-ordinating the update and maintaining the VCM databases timely, with relevant and accurate financial information.• Administer VCM Database environments for end-users to be able to view specific data. This includes daily database checks, space management, backups, performance tuning, troubleshooting and making sure that the database is available at all times.• Ensuring the security of the data within the VCM Database.• Lead the testing and implementation of upgrades to the VCM Database – Working with Vega Support & Development team.• Document business processes related to the Pricing/VC Database.• Regular update and review of data on VCM to ensure only the most updated and current data is loaded.• Work with data owners to ensure data is kept current.Analysis • Prepare ad hoc analysis of value chain information.• Prepare Monthly reports on System Revenues and Discount Analysis.• Prepare Monthly Technical Opex reports.• Prepare Bi-annual data for McDonalds Atlanta Reporting. • Assist FSM System Economics with analysis as required.

Parktown, Johannesburg

Position OverviewTo facilitate improved decision-making in the business by administering and updating the Finance (Pricing, Value Chains and Opex) database timely with relevant and accurate information. Perform database maintenance and security checks with regard to database access and data security.Duties & Responsibilities :Pricing/VC Database Maintenance/Management.• Responsible for the maintenance of Pricing/VC databases timely, with relevant and accurate financial information. • Administer Pricing/VC Database environments for end-users to be able to view specific data. • Standard database maintenance, performance management and ownership of backup and recovery responsibilities.• Ensuring the security of the data and user access within the Pricing/VC Database.• Troubleshoot and identify any database related connectivity or performance problems.• Keeping the database healthy. • Lead the testing and implementation of upgrades to the Pricing/VC Database.• Document business processes related to the Pricing/VC Database.• Manage user security accesses to the database and version updates to VCM.• Database backup, recovery, and tuning.Opex Database• Monthly update of various Opex account databases.Other Databases• Centralise all Excel based Value Chains and ensure data is current and applicable.• Maintain and distribute associate cost centre main hierarchy for SAP, VIP, and BTM etc.• Liase with legal department to ensure Contracts database is current and updated.My Daily Responsibilities Included: • Chaywa Invoicing, Capex, Monthly GL, Actual (P&L) reporting and variance Analysis.• Valpre and Glaceau report reviewed against approved VC, P&L updated and sent to Finance and FSC for Invoicing.• The Cold Chain and Dispensetech invoices checked, reconciled and signed off for processing in accounts.• VCM Intranet Database hosted onto a local website to maintain all Value Chain Data & Information.

Parktown, Johanneburg

Position OverviewTo collate and disseminate information requirements to enable effective planning and informed decision making. Track the volume performance of business units and portfolio manage volume Risk and opportunities for all countries within Franchise. To analyse and report the company sales performance in a daily, weekly and monthly basis. These analysis and reports should cover all different angels of the business i.e. performance by: Bottler, package, brand, direct and indirect compared to prior year, budget and rolling estimate.Duties & Responsibilities :• Analyse and accurately report company sales performance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.• Highlight the key issues hindering the Brand performance and opportunities to improve it.• Continuously analyse market dynamics and other FMCG’s performances and present the findings and conclusions.• Develop and implement the processes, skills, knowledge and resources required to enhance the capability of the Volume Reporting function in terms of information requirement.• Ensure that information requirements are initiated where possible, developed and delivered.• Ensure that information collated is disseminated in a timely and efficient manner.• Weekly brand analysis volume performance for the Marketing Function.• Monthly reporting: Executive summary for the Division President’s Office.• Market intelligence Database: Create and maintain a macroeconomics indicators database, External factors, Competition.• BP Process: Mid-year Review, Marketing review and Business Planning reports.• Support the CCSA Division scorecard process and assist in metrics review for DP’s Office.Adhoc Requests• Manage reporting requirements to provide dependable and reliable information.• Various Adhoc sales reports/presentations for the organization.

Parktown, Johannesburg

Duties & Responsibilities Administration and Management of the Division President Office.• Co-ordinate Management Routines.• Assist in management and communication with suppliers and bottling system and other stakeholders.• Co-ordination and Management of Special Projects as required.• Co-ordinate all meetings, minutes and follow-up.• Administer communication protocol outlined by the Division President to all internal and external stakeholders.• Manage travel arrangements, itineraries and related activities.• Monthly management and submission of relevant reports.• Cross-functional coordination of action plans (Check & Replan).• Follow up and feedback on system action plans and internal and operational action plans.• Working with the Hospitality team to ensure that the Division President is fully informed of all activities and initiatives and inputs/attends where appropriate.• Prepare, communicate and distribute accurate and timely daily/weekly volume reports to Division President.• Manage reporting of complete, timeous and accurate reports (eg. Sales Territory of the Year, Division President’s Monthly Volume Pack, Quarterly Key Business Indicators, Leadership Forum Presentation & Business Update Presentation, Global Sales and Adhoc requests) to Division President, Division Leadership Team and Senior Bottler Leadership.• Compile reports for the Division President for analysis and recommendations for discussion and presentation to/with Atlanta, Group Office, Bottlers, Regions and Brand offices.

Parktown, Johannesburg

Duties & Responsibilities• Manage the office of the Region Manager in all areas of responsibility including diary, calendar, travel arrangements, travel agendas, expenses, VIP visits, Meetings, Out of office management of email and voicemail requests, Region Leadership Team Liaison and SAP Management of expenses.• Assist the Region Manager’s Executive Assistant with travel arrangements, travel agendas, expenses and managed written communication drafted by EA.• Provide regular report information to the Region Manager by co-ordinating inputs and requests from the Region Leadership Team.• Produce and follow up on Minutes and Agendas of Key meetings – i.e. Leadership Forum and Region Leadership Team.• Co-ordinate all ad hoc requests for information.• Ensure all communication to and from the Region Manager Office is professional, timeous and articulate.• Working with the Let’s Connect team to ensure that the Region Manager is fully informed of all activities and initiatives and inputs / attends where appropriate.• Cross-functional coordination of action plans (Check & Re-plan).• Assist Region Manager with the preparation of key presentations.

Parktown, Johannesburg

Duties & Responsiblities• Ownership and Maintenance of the Daily Sales Forecast System so that Users have access to reliable Daily and Weekly reporting information for the Division.• Training Associates to ensure the communication of sales information to all departments within the Division.• Maintaining a correct and accurate Databank for sales history.• Management of the Rolling Estimate process.• Weekly Unit Case Sales Report to Africa Group Office.• Weekly Unit Case Report to Atlanta.• Monthly Markapp and adhoc reports for Atlanta requirements, Daily, Weekly or Monthly.• Annual Coca-Cola Atlanta Auditors volume reconciliation between Bottlers and CCSA.• Ownership and Maintenance of the ESSBASE system so that Users have access to reliable Daily, Weekly and Monthly reporting information for the Division and National Accounts.• Month End Processing on AS400, DSFS, ORACLE and ESSBASE systems, ensuring the sales database is updated with monthly sales information and reports are produced and distributed to CCSA Management.• Market Information and insights on customers, bottlers and channels for Consumer and Operational Marketing teams, to integrate into planning, monitoring and decision-making.• Actionable insights and knowledge on market performance of TCCC brands, competitor brands by package, region and channel.• Adhoc reports generated from Inform Atlanta Database/DSFS system/ESSBASE for Marketing, Finance and Africa Group Office.• Adhoc Channel & Customer analysis per Region/Managers requirements.• Monitoring the daily technical functioning of the NAC system. Tracking enhancements of the various systems and training and support to Users.• National Account Customers volume reporting for sales to Atlanta, Bottlers, Region and Customer Marketing Teams on a weekly and monthly basis.• Monthly maintenance of the KBI system – collate, capture and verify data on the MIS system (Management Information System) from World Bank, Onanda, Census, Canadean.

Johannesburg

Duties & Responsibilities• Preparation and finalisation of branches budget involving establishing of requirements/planning/decisions/capital expenditure etc. Checking and verification of computer take on.• Record on PC and monitor expense claims, package item claims and branches operating company assistance time sheets.• Compile variance analysis and profit and loss analysis monthly and detailed additional report for six monthly board meetings.• Process and monitor management accounting system documentation (cheque requests, journals, petty cash, internal recoveries and other charges).• Liaise with group management services/corporate accounts to ensure smooth functioning of the first 4 points above.• Monitor smooth functioning of administration for my branch.• Line responsibility for receptionist and tea lady.• Secretarial/Administrative work for the Department, Sebrof Golf Club and Social Club• Preparation of all Financial reports to be produced for the Social Club Committee Members.• Send telexes and facsimiles’.• Type Olivetti & PC Multimark amendments/endorsements.• PC programme input/report production.• Assist MD, where necessary, in his secretary’s absence.

Braamfontein, Johannesburg

Duties & Responsibilities• To prepare timely reports and statistical information on sales, sales performance, market conditions and economic trends and to provide general marketing information services to Division and Marketing management of the Coca-Cola Export Corporation.• All departmental typing, filing, answering of phone calls and making appointments for Marketing Information Manager.• Updating monthly, quarterly and yearly figures for marketing information.• Send facsimile and telexes.• Updating library records.• Assist in extracting figures for adhoc information requirements.• Assist in compiling of schedules for monthly bottler meetings and presentations.• Catering requirements for all meetings and lunches.• Ordering of all stationery, tea and coffee.• Social Club Committee member. Organising of video’s and film premiers. In charge of running the Novelty shop. Responsible for Social Club Petty Cash.