Employer: Isilumko Staffing (CPT) The primary responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: + Lead the transactional finance function for the UK and Ireland region, including payroll and coding teams. + Manage the month end close process, including accruals and prepayments review. + Preparation of financial reporting to management and the Board. + Provide insightful commentary and analysis through regular finance reports. + Responsible for budgeting and forecasting opex costs and other below-EBITDA P&L items. + Business partnering with Business Unit leads to deliver monthly opex reviews. + Drive improved P&L performance through cost efficiencies and optimisation. + Implement enhancements to financial processes and controls as part of a culture of continuous improvement. + Review of balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis. + Support the UK, Ireland and UAE annual financial audit process. + Overview of local tax (corporate and employment) and regulatory compliance. + Other ad-hoc duties when required.