Trainee Accountant - Gqeberha

Pick n Pay Stores Limited; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a financial professional to provide strategic financial support, develop financial plans, and ensure compliance with financial standards. The role involves collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance business profitability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Strong understanding of retail financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to enhance profitability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with leadership to align financial strategies.
• Prepare business cases and monitor performance against budgets.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Cost Efficiency

Strategic Planning

Job description

Job Location : Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth
Deadline : June 08, 2025

Key responsibilities

• Provide financial support to enhance business profitability and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with retail leadership to align financial strategies with the overall strategic goals of the retail division.
• Develop financial plans and objectives that support business growth and long-term goals.
• Prepare business cases for new initiatives and investments, and monitor their performance against budgets.
• Generate reports to support decision-making, including financial performance analysis, forecasts, and budgets.
• Communicate financial information effectively to stakeholders.
• Maintain project budgets, forecasts, and ensure compliance with financial standards and regulations.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the retail industry and align financial advice accordingly.
• Provide relevant financial analysis using sound accounting principles.
• Analyze business data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Support retail finance leadership by integrating with business operations and identifying new financial services opportunities.
• Assist in resolving financial audit queries and improve finance-operation processes.
• Lead or contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, and develop KPIs to assess financial performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify potential financial issues and develop contingency plans.
• Act as the Risk Manager for the region, managing risk-related matters, audits, and insurance claims.