Planning and Management Reporting Accountant - TFG Finance COE - Cape Town

TFG Finance and Advisory; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm in Cape Town is seeking a Planning and Management Reporting Accountant to support their Finance Centre of Excellence. The role involves financial analysis, preparing consolidated planning and forecasting presentations, and overseeing the Budgeting System (BPC). Ideal candidates will have a B.Com or equivalent and be adept at working collaboratively with senior executives. Competitive remuneration and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience
• Basic SAP BPC and AnalysisFor Office experience preferable
• Previous management reporting experience preferable

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the Budgeting System (BPC)
• Work closely with management reporting teams for accurate financial reporting
• Develop and execute standardized models and processes for budgeting

Skills

Good understanding of the retail industry

Strong analytical abilities

Strong business communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work independently

Problem solving abilities

Accuracy and strong attention to details

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

B.Com or equivalent relevant Business or Finance degree

CA(SA) or CIMA

Tools

SAP BPC

AnalysisFor Office

Job description

Position Description

Planning and Management Reporting Accountant

The Planning and Management Reporting Accountant will support the Finance Centre of Excellence team in all areas relating to financial analysis and CFO presentations.

This role is responsible for the analysis and preparation of the consolidated planning and forecasting financial results presentations. It will work closely with the Head of Insights, Group & Performance Reporting to provide meaningful analysis of monthly and forecasting results to the CFO and find innovative ways of presenting the results.

The role will also take responsibility for the Budgeting System (BPC) and ensure that business updates their budgets correctly, accurately and timeously.

In addition, the role will explore opportunities to enhance and automate management reporting and planning, apply improvements and advise on corrective actions. This will be done in collaboration with the Finance Systems and Projects team.

Job Requirements

Skills and Attributes

• Good understanding of the retail industry
• Strong analytical abilities
• Strong business communication skills with an ability to work well in a collaborative environment with senior executives
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Problem solving abilities
• Accuracy and strong attention to details
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills

Experience

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience
• Basic SAP BPC and AnalysisFor Office experience preferable
• Previous management reporting experience preferable

Qualification

• B.Com or equivalent relevant Business or Finance degree
• CA(SA) (CIMA will be considered)

Key Performance Areas

• Take responsibility for the Budgeting System (BPC) and ensure that business updates their Budgets correctly, accurately and timeously.
• Work closely with the statutory and management reporting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Development and execution of standardised models, templates and processes for planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare accurately and timely the consolidated Group planning, budgets and forecast information as required for the Head of Insights, Group & Performance Reporting’s approval.
• Identify, analyse and review budget variances and forecasts to identify trends, and provide support and insights to all divisions.
• Work closely with the Finance Projects and Systems Manager to automate management reporting and create predictive analytical insights and scenario planning to drive a proactive culture.

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