Accountant

TFG Limited; Parow; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

TFG Limited is seeking an Accountant to join their finance team. This role entails managing general ledger tasks, ensuring accurate financial processes, and supporting month-end activities. Candidates should have an Advanced Diploma in Finance or Accounting and 1-3 years of relevant experience. SAP knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years post qualification work experience.
• Advanced Diploma or equivalent in Finance/Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process general ledger activities and reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end deliverables and audit requests.
• Provide insights and support accounting projects.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Time Management

Administration

Planning

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Advanced Diploma or equivalent certification in Finance/Accounting

BCom accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

About TFG:

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 39 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

Job Description:

Reporting into the Finance Manager: Group Accounting and Statutory Reporting within the Group Accounting and Statutory Reporting team, this role is responsible with day-to-day general accounting processes and assistance for the trading and services divisions within TFG. As part of a team of Accountants, this role will be responsible for the efficient and effective posting of journals, processing, reconciliations, and assisting with financial month end and year end activities. This role will be responsible for ensuring deliverables are achieved as per the time and quality standards agreed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and perform general ledger activities for respective divisions including requisitions.
• Process journals (general and intercompany) for respective divisions and subsidiary companies.
• Perform and complete General ledger reconciliations for respective divisions on a Group basis.
• Assist with preparation of intercompany reports.
• Vendor clearing and clearing of balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping for all accounting activities for audit purposes.
• Prepare and perform trial balances accurately and timeously.
• Work alongside the group accounting and statutory reporting team to ensure all month end and year end processes are accurate and completed as per the agreed timelines and guidelines, including assisting with monthly finance activities.
• Assist with year-end deliverables, including AFS roll-forward, audit requests, key schedules etc.
• Assist with the end-to-end accounting functions.
• Where required, escalate all requests and queries accurately and timeously to the line manager.
• Provide accounting insight and best practice processes
• Assist with key accounting projects where required.
• Ad-hoc.
• The related reconciliations performed will be done for numerous entities within the group across, but not limited to the following balance sheet areas:
  • Prepayments
  • Accruals
  • Provisions
  • Miscellaneous debtors
  • Other

Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced Diploma or equivalent certification in Finance/Accounting (BCom accounting degree preferable)
• 1-3 years post qualification work experience
• SAP experience (preferable)

Skills:

• SAP (advantageous)
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel.
• Good time management skills
• Good administration skills
• Planning skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communications skills

Behaviours:

• Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
• Conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Understands and applies financial concepts and principles to make informed financial decisions
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth

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Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.