Financial Manager

Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa is looking for a Financial Manager to lead the financial strategy across all stores. The role involves managing financial operations, developing performance measures, and ensuring the company meets regulatory standards. This position requires a qualified CA with substantial management experience and the ability to analyze complex financial data.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of financial data analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial and tax strategies with external auditors.
• Manage capital requests and budgeting processes.
• Analyze cash flow and expenses to guide business leaders.

Skills

Financial regulations

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Conflict management

Management skills

Ability to analyze financial data

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to motivate teams

Education

Qualified CA

Tools

SAGE 300

Job description

Introduction

Welcome to the Toys R Us world of awwwesome, where we want your little ones' imaginations to run free!

Toys R Us and Babies R Us are well-established international brands.

Commonly referred to as the “World’s Greatest Toy Stores”, Toys R Us SA currently boasts 50+ physical stores, including locations in Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia, as well as an all-new awesome online store.

The key focus of the group is to ensure that customers of all ages—from children to grandparents—are offered an amazing range and experience, complemented by great value! Are you a dynamic and passionate individual committed to ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and excellent store performance?

Then we are looking for a Financial Manager to join our team!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop financial and tax strategies in consultation with external auditors
• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes
• Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction
• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team
• Manage the accounting departments
• Manage any third parties to which functions have been outsourced
• Oversee the company's transaction processing systems
• Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions
• Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
• Report on financial results
• Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and expenses to guide business leaders
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile
• Maintain appropriate insurance coverage
• Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts
• Arrange for debt and equity financing
• Maintain banking relationships

KEY SKILLS

• Qualified CA with a minimum of 5 years experience
• Knowledge of SAGE 300
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Effective management skills
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of financial regulations
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and manage several projects simultaneously
• Conflict management
• Problem solving and decision making