Accountant | Menswear

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A fixed-term contract opportunity for an Accountant in the Menswear division at a leading retail group. The role involves financial compliance, reporting, and cost management, requiring strong analytical skills and experience in budgeting and financial risk management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support financial compliance, reporting, planning, and cost management.
• Assist with monthly management reports and budgeting.
• Perform finance activities specific to business units.

Skills

Reconciliation

Analysis

Communication

Project Management

Budgeting

Financial Risk Management

Education

Diploma/BCom/Hons Degree in Financial Management

Tools

SAP

COUPA

Job description

About Us

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 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

A fixed-term contract 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 Business Partner and Management Accountant in analyzing management reports and financial performance against budgets.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly management reports (OPEX and CAPEX), including interpretation and commentary.
• Support year-end procedures and reports.
• Assist with recharges of overhead costs and related queries.
• Populate journal templates and supporting documentation for the Record to Report function.
• Perform sundry cost centre management activities.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports required by the division.
• Perform finance activities specific to business units and ad hoc tasks requiring contact with division colleagues.
• Support the Finance and Systems Management CoE on new systems or projects.
• Assist non-financial managers with financial aspects related to their areas, including supplier queries.
• Reconcile monthly financial results with the financial plan and forecast, providing analysis.
• Assist in month-end close-off process and budgeting.
• Support SAP BPC budget capturing and balancing.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports using Excel.
• Support Coupa and Sharepoint activities.
• Reconcile COUPA GRIR to services rendered/goods delivered.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties and 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 skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and COUPA.
• Strong accounting, reporting, and auditing skills.
• Budgeting and expense management expertise.
• Financial risk management capabilities.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to work collaboratively with senior executives.
• Ability to draft commentary, analyze information, and present visually and in writing.

Behaviours

• Business insight, applying market and business insights to drive objectives.
• Effective communication of ideas and information.
• Timely, informed decision-making.
• Accountability and performance management.
• Financial acumen and understanding of financial principles.
• Ability to interpret and simplify complex information.
• Process optimization skills.
• Tech-savviness to leverage new technology for productivity and growth.

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