Finance / Reconciliation Administrator | Fixed-Term Contract At The Foschini Group

The Foschini Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in South Africa is looking for a Finance / Reconciliation Administrator to join their Accounts Payable: Rent and Utilities department. This fixed-term opportunity involves supplier reconciliations, managing vendor accounts, and processing missing invoices. Candidates with an Advanced Diploma in Finance / Accounting and 5 years of experience will thrive in this dynamic role, which requires strong analytical and financial skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a finance environment.
• Proficient in SAP and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform supplier reconciliations with visibility of store-level transactions.
• Highlight inefficiencies in rates and adjustments to stakeholders.
• Manage vendor accounts and handle ad hoc requests.

Skills

Reconciliation and analysis

Debt management

Accounting and reporting

Auditing

Cash management

Financial risk management

Education

Advanced Diploma in Finance / Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Package & Remuneration

JOB DESCRIPTION

About TFG: 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?

About the Brand / Division

A fixed-term challenging opportunity has arisen within the Accounts Payable: Rent and Utilities department of the company for a Finance / Reconciliation Administrator in the Finance Shared Services Division of The Foschini Group.

If you would like the opportunity to join a leading retailer in South Africa and possess the following skills / abilities, then this is the ideal position for you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform supplier recons with detailed visibility of store-level transactions required to drive the appropriate solution.
2. Highlight inefficiencies in rates and rental adjustments and communicate these to the respective stakeholders.
3. Prompt processing of missing invoices through collaboration within the Accounts Payable team.
4. Identify credit balances and trigger the required refund process with support documentation to effect a successful refund to TFG.
5. Reduce the number of findings on the monthly audit dashboard by investigating root causes and supporting team managers to implement changes.
6. Display agility to prioritize recons where letters of demand have been received or escalations by the business have been raised.
7. Ensure landlord contributions are effectively managed within the finance teams and external supplier teams.
8. Manage vendor accounts by ensuring controls are adhered to.
9. Ensure the completeness of closed stores by processing outstanding expenses and preventing further processing of utilities.
10. Handle ad hoc requests in line with business needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced Diploma or equivalent certification in Finance / Accounting preferred.
• 5 years' experience in a finance environment.
• SAP experience is essential.
• Excellent working knowledge of advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.

Skills

• Reconciliation and analysis
• Debt management
• Accounting and reporting
• Auditing
• Cash management
• Financial risk management

Behaviours

• Adhering to standards
• Commercial thinking
• Continual improvement
• Decision making
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Planning & organizing
• Presenting & communication
• Ensures accountability
• Drives results
• Situational adaptability

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