Assistant Financial Controller

Pick n Pay; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in South Africa is seeking a skilled finance professional for capital expenditure management. The role involves creating and managing projects in SAP, building capital trackers, and performing financial reporting. Ideal candidates will possess a finance degree, 2-5 years of relevant experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong attention to detail. If you are enthusiastic about working in a dynamic environment and engaging with multiple stakeholders, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in finance or capital expenditure management.
• Experience with large data sets and multiple stakeholders is essential.
• Ability to provide value-adding insights through trend and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage capital projects in SAP IM and PS.
• Build and maintain capital expenditure trackers.
• Prepare detailed capex reporting for the group.

Skills

Strong analytical capability

Financial modelling

Strong SAP experience

Advanced Excel skills

High attention to detail

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! To manage, track, analyse, and report on capital expenditure across the group. The role ensures accurate creation and management of capital projects in SAP IM and PS, robust monitoring of capex spend against approved budgets, and delivery of high-quality capital reporting and insights to stakeholders. The position supports strategic investment decisions through feasibility modelling, performance analytics, and compliance with financial reporting and statutory requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (preferable)
• 2-5 years' experience in finance, capital expenditure management, or financial analysis
• Strong SAP experience (IM module advantageous)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong understanding of capital budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis
• Experience working with large data sets and multiple stakeholders
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume transactional work
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities

Competencies

• Strong analytical, numerical, and financial modelling capability
• In-depth understanding of capital expenditure processes and governance
• Ability to interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong planning, organisation, and deadline management skills
• High levels of accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail
• Ability to provide value-adding insights through trend and performance analysis
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Capital Project Administration (SAP)

• Create internal order numbers in SAP for approved capital projects; a high-volume, transaction-driven responsibility
• Manage internal order movements by reallocating funds between projects as required by stakeholders and in line with approvals
• Perform year-end close-out and rollover of BANs to ensure accurate system reporting

Capex Tracking, Reporting & Governance

• Build and maintain capital expenditure trackers, monitoring budgets, actuals, commitments, and forecasts
• Track and monitor capital approvals, ensuring spend aligns with approved investment cases
• Prepare detailed capex reporting and slides for the group reporting team in the required format and level of detail
• Track capital commitments, perform age analysis, assist with timely settlement, and work with stakeholders to manage long lead-time outstanding commitments

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Complete Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) and Intangible Asset notes for the Group Annual
• Complete capital commitments disclosure
• Liaise closely with the Group Financial Reporting team to provide accurate and timely information when required especially during half year and year end
• Fulfil STATSSA and other retail-related reporting requirements as required

Performance Analytics & Business Insights

• Produce store and project performance reporting by comparing original approved ROIs and benchmarks against actual performance
• Conduct trend analysis to assess historical investment performance and provide predictive insights to influence future investment decisions

Feasibilities & Capital Planning

• Develop financial models and feasibilities for new stores, refurbishments, and alternative store formats
• Support capital budgeting by collating and consolidating annual capital budgets across the group

Ad Hoc

• Process corporate credit card transactions related to travel and capital projects
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within capex reporting, tracking, and governance processes

Closing Date: 31 January 2026

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