Management Accountant: Stores

Pepkor Speciality; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in South Africa seeks a skilled Management Accountant: Stores to join its Finance team. This role focuses on delivering accurate financial data to support operational success. Key responsibilities include compiling sales information, preparing budgets, and monitoring expenses. The ideal candidate should possess a B Comm with articles, have 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, and proficiency in Microsoft/G-suite. We welcome applications from detail-oriented individuals passionate about driving financial performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years general accounting experience is essential.
• Previous experience in Management Accounting within a retail environment is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft/ G-suite packages is essential.

Responsibilities

• Compile, verify, and issue operational sales information.
• Provide operational statistical information for the operations team.
• Verify and submit store information for payment of store incentives.
• Compile operational financial information to support decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of annual store sales and expense budgets.
• Monitor expenses at the store level and report on exceptions.
• Monthly reporting and analysis of Shrinkage results.

Skills

General accounting experience

Management accounting experience in retail

Proficiency in Microsoft/G-suite

Presentation and communication skills

Analytical ability with numerical skills

Attention to detail

High energy level and performance-driven

Planning and organizing skills

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative to solve problems

Education

B Comm with articles

CA (SA) / CIMA / ACCA advantageous

Job description

Closing Date 2026/01/23

Reference Number PSP260114-5

Job Title Management Accountant: Stores

Department Finance

Brand Pepkor Speciality

Reporting To Position Manager

Job Type Classification Permanent

Number of Positions 1

Location - Town / City Bellville

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Country South Africa

Job Description

Pepkor Specialty is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join our Finance team, focusing on Store Operations across our brands. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate sales and financial data to both Operations and Financial Management teams, enabling informed decision-making and supporting the execution of business strategies. If you're passionate about driving financial performance and operational success, we'd love to hear from you!

Qualifications

B Comm with articles is the minimum educational requirement, with CA (SA), CIMA, ACCA advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years general accounting experience is essential
• Previous experience in Management Accounting within a retail environment is advantageous.
• Proficiency in the latest Microsoft/ G-suite packages is an essential requirement
• Good presentation and communication skills
• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent numerical skills.
• The ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail.
• Has a high energy level, is performance-driven and deadline-orientated.
• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.
• Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to multi-task and deal with complexities, use initiative to solve problems.Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.

Key Responsibilities

• To compile, verify, and issue operational sales information, and to present this information at meetings.
• To compile, verify and provide operational statistical information for the operations team.
• To verify, approve and submit store information for payment of store incentives and to resolve queries.
• To compile, verify and issue operational financial information to support operational business decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation and compilation of annual store sales and expense budgets, as well as the monthly management thereof.
• Monitoring of expenses/costs at the store level and reporting on exceptions.
• Monthly reporting and in-depth analysis of Shrinkage results for stores
• Assist with any ad hoc requests related to the portfolio