Management Accountant: Credit

TFG Limited; Parow; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail space is seeking an experienced management accountant to enhance their Credit Finance team. The role involves supporting expense management, divisional reporting, and financial analysis. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant degree and have substantial experience in cost management, offering strong analytical and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in cost management, preferably in credit retail.
• Understanding of annual reporting frameworks required.
• Knowledge of financial accounting and processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Business Partner in analysing management reports and financial performance.
• Assist in delivering quarterly projections of the division.
• Prepare quarterly budget statements and submit National Credit Regulator returns.

Skills

Reconciliation and analysis

SAP and SAP BPC experience

Advanced Excel skills

Financial reporting

Project management

Education

B.Com, Graduate Diploma, or Post Graduate Degree in Financial/Management Accounting

CIMA or CA advantageous

Tools

SAP

SAP BPC

A4O

Vision

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced management accountant to join our Credit Finance team; and further enhance our value proposition! The role will support the Finance Business Partner by ensuring efficient cost expense management and divisional reporting.

Your stakeholders will include Business Owners, Operations Managers, the Credit Risk team, and senior leaders of the business; advising them on their expense tracking to targets, as well as providing value-added feedback on their cost bases.

The role offers exposure to operational expense reporting, as well as high-level divisional reporting to The Group finance community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the Finance Business Partner in analysing management reports and financial performance of the division against its specific targets;
2. Support cost management of expenses and analysis thereof;
3. Assist in delivering quarterly projections of the division;
4. Support year-end procedures and reports;
5. Review operational expenses monthly versus forecast, prior year, and relevant metrics;
6. Provide meaningful commentary regarding performance versus plan;
7. Ensure the planning tool (SAP BPC) accurately reflects actuals and projections for all costs;
8. Assist with SAP BPC HR budget uploads;
9. Prepare quarterly budget statements;
10. Prepare quarterly National Credit Regulator returns and submit for review;
11. Monitor and submit interest rate and fee adjustments related to the debtor's book;
12. Ensure accurate recharges allocated to the division;
13. Review and prepare journals on SAP and Vision;
14. Manage assets within the division and provide inputs to SSC;
15. Perform sundry cost centre activities;
16. Prepare ad hoc financial reports as required;
17. Support finance activities requiring contact with division colleagues;
18. Assist in pricing decisions and adjustments;
19. Support systems projects and deployments;
20. Coordinate with Invoice to Cash function for customer allocations;
21. Assist with Coupa queries;
22. Stakeholder Relationships: Act as interface between business and CoE/SSC; foster engagement across finance operations; liaise with internal and external stakeholders within TFG.

Qualifications and Experience:

• B.Com, Graduate Diploma, or Post Graduate Degree in Financial/Management Accounting;
• CIMA or CA advantageous;
• 5+ years post-qualification experience in cost management, preferably in credit retail;
• Experience in budgeting;
• Understanding of annual reporting frameworks;
• Knowledge of financial accounting and processes.

Skills:

• Reconciliation and analysis;
• SAP and SAP BPC experience;
• A4O experience;
• Advanced Excel skills;
• Financial reporting, budgeting, and audit relations;
• Vision experience advantageous;
• Financial risk management;
• Project management;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills;
• Ability to analyze and present information effectively.

Behaviours:

• Teamwork to achieve shared goals;
• Timely, informed decision-making;
• Accountability and performance management;
• Financial acumen;
• Integrity and trustworthiness;
• Problem-solving and process improvement;
• Understanding systems and people dynamics.

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Note: Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups per the Employment Equity Act.

About Us

At TFG, our people are our greatest asset. We are a diversified retail portfolio of 34 brands that inspire customers to live their best lives. Our vision is to create remarkable omnichannel experiences. Join us for growth opportunities, impactful work, and a purpose-led environment. Be part of the teams behind the scenes making a difference.

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