Financial Controller (Retial)

Atriplea; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Retail industry is seeking a Financial Controller for maternity relief. This role involves strategic business development, financial control, and team training to enhance financial performance. Ideal candidates will have a CA or CIMA qualification and strong financial skills.

Qualifications

• Matric required.
• Strong financial skills essential.
• CA or CIMA qualification needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial insights and reporting for strategic decisions.
• Train and develop accounting staff.
• Ensure compliance with financial practices and internal controls.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Strategic Planning

Coaching

Team Management

Education

CA or CIMA Qualification

Tools

SAP

QlikView

Job description

Our client in the Retail industry is looking for a Financial Controller for maternity relief.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Business Development

Understands and interprets business trends (economic, competitive, etc.) and provides financial insights to help restaurants make the right decisions.

Ensures all financial materials for areas of responsibility are consolidated for internal and external presentations.

Assists in the preparation of the annual plan including compiling and uploading information into the reporting system.

1. People Training, Coaching and Development

Assists with the selection, development and coaching of accounting staff to create the best financial talent for their country, developing them for future opportunities within the system.

Builds strong relationships and fosters teamwork among department and staff to achieve maximum performance.

Briefs, oversees, and guides the team to achieve company and department goals.

Identifies development opportunities and ways to address personal development needs.

Provides training in financial expertise to team members and other departments.

Acts as a coach and mentor to direct reports.

1. System Development

Manages and develops the Executive Financial Accounting System (EIS) ensuring data accuracy.

Trains staff to use systems and extract relevant information for business management and initiatives.

Provides timely and effective reports to designated users.

Collaborates with I/S and Accounting for system improvements and opportunities.

System Optimization - SAP, QlikView, Restaurant systems.

1. Profitability Growth

Coordinates the preparation and presentation of the annual financial plan for stores.

Interprets trends and forecasts financial results.

Identifies gaps between forecasted results and targets, and makes recommendations to meet financial goals.

Projects results on time to relevant parties.

Provides management with current profit insights and risk areas.

Builds systems and reports for timely and accurate GAP analysis.

Supports brand extension initiatives.

1. Financial Control and Reporting

Ensures sound financial practices in accordance with accounting rules, policies, and procedures.

Ensures team compliance with procedures.

Establishes and maintains internal controls to safeguard assets.

Ensures system integrity and data accuracy.

Manages reporting systems to provide relevant information to stakeholders.

Handles Month-End reporting for Restaurant Accounting.

Requirements

• Matric
• Strong financial skills
• CA or CIMA Qualification

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