Accountant | Markham | CPT

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A challenging opportunity has arisen within the Menswear division at TFG for an Accountant, responsible for financial compliance, reporting, and cost management. This role supports management in financial performance analysis and preparation of financial reports. The ideal candidate is a qualified professional with significant experience and skills in reconciliation, accounting, and project management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years post-qualification experience.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and principles.
• Relevant accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Finance in analyzing management reports.
• Assist with preparation and analysis of monthly management reports.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports required by the division.

Skills

Reconciliation and analysis

Accounting and reporting

Advanced Excel skills

Auditing

Cash management

Financial risk management

Excellent project management skills

Strong business communication skills

Education

BCom/Hons Degree in Financial Management Accounting

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Job Description

A challenging opportunity has arisen within the Menswear division, which includes Markham, Fabiani, G Star, and Relay, for an Accountant. This role will report to the Head of Finance in Menswear to provide financial compliance, reporting, planning, and cost management across the division.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Finance and Management Accountant in analyzing management reports and financial performance of the divisions against its specific budgets;
• Assist with preparation and analysis of standard monthly management reports (OPEX and CAPEX), and provide interpretation and commentary for review;
• Support with year-end procedures and reports;
• Assist with recharges of overhead costs to other divisions in the group and related queries;
• Populate journal templates and supporting documentation to submit to the Record to Report function within Shared Services (including but not limited to accruals, year-end journals, intercompany entries);
• Perform sundry cost centre management activities;
• Prepare ad hoc or tailored financial reports required by the division;
• Perform business unit-specific finance activities or ad hoc finance activities requiring contact or physical interface with colleagues in the divisions;
• Support the Finance and Systems Management CoE on new systems or projects, including requirement gathering, testing, and deployment;
• Provide assistance to non-financial line managers and reporting on all financial aspects relating to their area / cost centres on both OPEX and CAPEX, including supplier queries;
• Assist in reconciliation of monthly financial results to the Integrated financial plan and rolling 12 months forecast, providing analysis and understanding of these results;
• Assist in finalizing the month-end close-off process;
• Assist line managers with SAP BPC budget tool capturing and balancing;
• Assist in the preparation and completion of various monthly & quarterly Excel spreadsheets for reporting purposes;
• Support Coupa and SharePoint to the business;
• Assist in reconciling COUPA GRIR to services rendered/goods delivered;
• Perform other ad-hoc duties and allocated projects.

  Qualifications And Experience

  • BCom/Hons Degree in Financial Management Accounting or equivalent
  • ACCA (advantage)
  • CIMA (advantage)
  • 4+ years post-qualification experience
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and principles
  • Relevant accounting experience

  Skills

  • Reconciliation and analysis
  • Accounting and reporting
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Auditing
  • Cash management
  • Financial risk management
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Strong business communication skills with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment with senior executives
  • Ability to draft commentary, analyze information to establish key messages, and present information both visually and in writing

  Behaviours

  • Apply market and business insights to drive organizational objectives
  • Convey information and communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and impactfully
  • Make timely, well-rounded, and informed decisions
  • Take accountability and ensure others are held to performance targets
  • Understand and apply financial concepts and principles for informed decisions
  • Interpret and simplify complex and contradictory information when resolving organizational problems
  • Assess and improve work process efficiency, effectiveness, and quality
  • Leverage new technology to enhance productivity, problem-solving, and business growth

  Note: Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act.

  About Us

  Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 specialty lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives. 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 opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an industry-wide impact.