Operational Financial Manager - Retail - Plattekloof, CT

The Finance Manager oversee the financial operations of an organization. They advise on investment plans, monitor the company''''''''s finances and produce financial reports. They work closely with management to develop and implement strategies and plans to achieve the company''''''''s long-term objectives

Financial Accountants

Ensure quality control & integrity over all financial transactions, compliance and financial reporting

Reviews of Income Statement and Balance Sheet items monthly up to management reports to make sure reports are accurate and complete

Provide full sets of management reports (accurate and complete) within deadlines every month- Various Franchisor financial reports

Strategic input of financial results

Analysing various financial results and from BI portals

Reconciliation of all Balance Sheet items (preparation / reviews) on a monthly and yearly basis Review payments and reconciliations (VAT, salaries, suppliers, taxes, etc.

Reporting and Project Accounting

Control all month end processing & reconciliation procedures, checklists, and work calendars- Make sure all daily, weekly and monthly finance deadlines are met

Control all year end close procedures

Develop business processes and internal controls to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Annual Audit preparations, schedules, queries, etc.

Annual financial statements of all retail entities

Insurance related work and making sure company policies are up to date and adequately insured.

Liaise with insurance brokers.

Liaise with banks, auditors, landlords

Cash flow management, forecasts, etc

Treasury :

All taxation calculations (Income, Provisional & Deferred) and submissions to SARS

SARS related audits

Stock take procedures and analysing results

Annual budget preparations

Acquisition and due diligence related work

Streamlining / automating systems and procedures

Presentations for directors and shareholders meetings

Maintenance of systems, like Sage Evolution, etc.

Full back up for Finance Lead when not available

Manage certain projects and objectives throughout the year

Creditors :

Ensure creditor payments are in line with the agreed budget process, i.e. timeframes

Supply input to the annual budget process and highlight monthly fluctuations timeously

Assist with creditors provisioning (accruals) of outstanding invoices

Internal and external creditors reconciliations

Age analysis reconciliations

Requirements : Accounting degree

2 years minimum retail or stock / multi site accounting

Financial Management experience - leading a large team

ERP systems implementation or automation experience

Completely proficient in English

Excellent leadership experience and skills

Knowledge & understanding of IFRS for SME and SA taxes

High computer literacy

Advanced Excel skills (non-negotiable)

Sage Evolution knowledge will be a strong advantage

Excellent reconciliation skills & strong financial technical knowledge

Salary - R1 mill pa CTC