Management Accountant | JET | JHB

TFG Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic retail lifestyle group that values its people and strives to create remarkable omnichannel experiences. In this role, you will support the Head of Finance by analyzing financial performance, managing budgets, and preparing insightful reports. Your advanced Excel skills and financial expertise will help drive success in a collaborative environment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that is passionate about inspiring its customers and making a difference in their lives. If you are ready to take on challenges and contribute to a thriving team, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post-qualification experience in a trading environment.
• Good understanding of financial accounting and finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Partner in analysing management reports.
• Manage the budget, projection, and 3-year plan process.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Reconciliation and analysis

SAP experience

Accounting and reporting

Strong business communication skills

Education

CIMA or CA equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Who we are is because of our people. We invest in them because they make us better. We value our people, putting our customer's first, working fast and smart, and doing the right thing. TFG is a diverse, multi-faceted retail lifestyle group, woven into the lives of millions. We exist to genuinely be a part of our customer's lives, and we are passionate about inspiring our customers to live their best lives. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers.

This role will report to the Head of Finance in the JET division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Business Partner in analysing management reports and financial performance of the division against its specific targets.
• Analyse standard monthly management reports and provide interpretation and commentary.
• Support with year-end procedures and reports.
• Manage the budget, projection, and 3-year plan process.
• Preparation and presentation of monthly financial reports.
• Preparation of revamps and new store viabilities.
• Preparation of month-end presentation.
• Review and preparation of financial reconciliation.
• Capturing of monthly journals.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis.
• Investigation and analysis of month-end variance to budget/forecast.
• Daily turnover split.
• Update CEO and CFO financial packs.
• Prepare executive trade commentary.

Stakeholder Relationships:

• Support the Finance Business Partner.
• Act as the interface between Finance and the business.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive strong interactions and engagement across the finance operating model.
• Ensure engagement with relevant internal and external stakeholders within TFG.

Qualifications and Experience:

• CIMA or CA equivalent is preferred.
• 3-5 years post-qualification experience, preferably in a trading environment.
• Good understanding of the TFG business and investor strategy.
• Good understanding of frameworks and requirements for annual reporting.
• Very good knowledge of financial accounting and finance processes.

Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills (non-negotiable).
• Reconciliation and analysis.
• SAP experience.
• Accounting and reporting.
• Strong business communication skills, with the ability to work well with senior executives.
• Ability to draft commentary, analyze information to establish key messages, and present information visually and in writing.

Behaviours:

• Resilience - rebounding from setbacks and adversity.
• Building networks - establishing and nurturing relationships for mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Innovation - fostering a culture of creativity that drives success.
• Decision quality - making timely, informed decisions.
• Accountability - taking responsibility and ensuring others meet performance targets.
• Managing complexity - interpreting and simplifying complex information.
• Organizational savvy - understanding and navigating organizational dynamics.
• Situational adaptability - adjusting behaviour and approach based on the situation.
• Strategic mindset - thinking and planning for the long-term goals of the organization.

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Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.