Retail 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

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.