Management Accountant | Exact and RFO | CPT

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Management Accountant to join its dynamic finance team. This role is pivotal in supporting financial performance analysis and reporting, ensuring that the business meets its strategic targets. You'll collaborate closely with senior executives, driving insights through advanced Excel and financial analysis. With a focus on stakeholder engagement and robust financial processes, this opportunity promises to enhance your career in a vibrant retail environment. If you are passionate about finance and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Partner in analysing management reports and financial performance.
• Preparation and presentation of 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

Management Accountant | Exact and RFO | CPT

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 presentations;
• 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 pack;
• 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 engagements 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 associated with annual reporting outputs;
• 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 an ability to work well in a collaborative environment with senior executives;
• Ability to draft commentary, analyze information to establish key messages, and present information both visually and in writing.

Behaviours:

• Being resilient — rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations;
• Builds networks — establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships to create robust, mutually beneficial partnerships;
• Cultivates innovation — fosters a culture of creativity that drives success;
• Decision quality — makes timely, well-rounded, and informed decisions;
• Ensures accountability — takes responsibility and ensures others are held accountable for performance targets;
• Manages complexity — interprets and simplifies complex information to resolve organizational problems;
• Organizational savvy — understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people;
• Situational adaptability — adjusts behavior and approach based on the situation;
• Strategic mindset — thinks and plans strategically, focusing on long-term organizational goals.

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