Malander is seeking an astute Senior Group Manager CA(SA) for a renowned retail company based in Cape Town. The Senior Group Manager CA(SA)will be responsible for overseeing the financial management of the company ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards and providing strategic financial guidance to senior management.
Technical accounting
Assume responsibility for all technical accounting matters including the implementation and oversight of new accounting standardsMember of the Group accounting forum which is responsible for overseeing the accounting treatment processes and preparation of financial statements of the Group and subsidiary companiesOversee the preparation and review of the Group and subsidiary company annual financial statements ensuring best-in-class financial reporting IFRS compliance and technical accuracy within a tight reporting timetable. This includes the preparation of accounting policies disclosure frameworks selected note disclosure and facilitating the external audit review.Facilitate the technical review by external auditors of the Group and subsidiary company annual financial statementsResponsible for maintaining the financial reporting control framework for purposes of the CEO / CFO attestation as required in terms of the JSE Listings requirementsShare schemes
Responsible for all share scheme and related accounting including reconciliationsPrepare share scheme disclosure for Group and subsidiary company annual financial statementsPrepare share scheme workings and reconciliation for the Group tax team to facilitate income tax calculations and returnsMaintain the data in the accounting package used for share-based payment accounting including the reconciliation to the share scheme systemAssist with the preparation and review of the calculation of diluted number of shares in issueAccounting for the Groups share scheme trustFunding
Participate in funding negotiations and review of funding agreementsMonitor covenant compliance and report back to lendersReport to board and investment committee on covenant compliance and funding costsReview all related reconciliationsMerchandise imports
Oversee the finance imports (shipping) function and provide guidance and support to the teamReview all journals reconciliations and monthly profit & loss / trading reportsCheck and approve import clearing agent invoices and paymentsReport to investment committee on foreign exchange exposuresReport to tax forum on import VAT and duty complianceMerchandise accounts payable
Oversee the merchandise accounts payable function and provide guidance and support to the teamsReview all reconciliations and ad hoc transactionsSundry debtors
Oversee sundry debtors team and provide guidance and support to the teamReview all journals and reconciliationsResponsible for monitoring and reporting on all sundry loans / advances to suppliers and the Groups supplier development fundEssential Qualifications :CA (SA)
Currently the candidate should at least be at a Finance Manager level in a public listed company of a similar size and ideally within retail or similar sectorExtensive experience (at least 10 years post articles or more) and successful track record of working in a complex financial environment at this levelHighly numerate with a professional understanding of technical accounting standards financial statements and reporting and financial controlsExperience in credit retail would be an advantageCompetencies :High level of energy drive and pace associated with working in a highly dynamic and fast-paced fashion environment
Good interpersonal communication and organisational skillsHigh attention to detailThe ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlinesResilient tenacious and assertiveGood analytical and problem solving skillsExceptional technical skillsKey Skills
Fashion Retail,Forklift,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Management Experience,Mediation Experience,Serving Experience,Warehouse Experience,Product Management,Alternative dispute resolution,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Social Work
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1