Accountant | Menswear | Fixed - Term Contract At The Foschini Group

The Foschini Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A fixed-term contract opportunity has arisen at a leading company for an Accountant in the Menswear division. The role involves financial compliance, reporting, and management across brands such as Markham and Fabiani. Applicants should have a relevant degree and at least 4 years of experience in financial management, along with strong analytical skills. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to financial strategies within a purpose-driven team environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years post-qualification experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and principles.
• Experience in budgeting, reporting, and financial risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support analyzing management reports and financial performance against budgets.
• Prepare and analyze standard monthly management reports and year-end procedures.
• Assist with financial reporting and budget management activities.

Skills

Reconciliation and Analysis

SAP

COUPA

Accounting and Reporting

Auditing

Budgeting

Expense Management

Financial Risk Management

Project Management

Business Communication

Education

Diploma / BCom / Hons Degree in Financial Management, Accounting or equivalent

Job description

Package & Remuneration

Job Description

A fixed-term contract opportunity has arisen within the Menswear division, which includes Markham, Fabiani, G Star, and Relay of the company, 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 Business Partner and Management Accountant in analyzing management reports and financial performance of the divisions against its specific budgets;
• Assist with the 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, 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, and provide analysis and understanding of these results;
• Assist in the finalization of the month-end close-off process and budgets;
• Assist in capturing and balancing budgets using SAP BPC tool;
• 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

• Diploma / BCom / Hons Degree in Financial Management, Accounting, or equivalent;
• 4+ years post-qualification experience;
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and principles;
• Experience in budgeting, reporting, and financial risk management.

Skills

• Reconciliation and Analysis; SAP; COUPA; Accounting and Reporting; Auditing; Budgeting; Expense 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, present information both visually and in writing.

Behaviours

• Business Insight - applies market and business insights to drive organizational objectives;
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and ideas clearly, concisely, and impactfully;
• Decision Quality - makes timely, well-rounded, and informed decisions;
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to performance targets;
• Financial Acumen - applies financial concepts to make informed decisions;
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex information;
• Optimizes Work Processes - improves efficiency and effectiveness;
• Tech Savvy - leverages technology to enhance productivity and support growth.

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

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