Financial Manager (FTC 3-months)

Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading toy retailer as a Financial Manager, where you'll implement financial strategies and manage budgets, ensuring exceptional store performance. The role requires a dynamic professional with a CA qualification and significant experience, committed to guiding business leaders in financial decision-making.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience required.
• Knowledge of financial regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial and tax strategies in consultation with external auditors.
• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes.
• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.

Skills

Knowledge of SAGE 300

Interpersonal communication skills

Effective management skills

Conflict management

Problem solving and decision making

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to motivate teams

Ability to analyse financial data and prepare reports

Education

Qualified CA

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 AWWWESOME online store.

The key focus of the group is to ensure that customers, young and old—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?

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
• Analyse 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 analyse financial data and prepare financial reports
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and manage several projects simultaneously
• Conflict management
• Problem solving and decision making