Qualifications

Degree in BBusSci (Accounting)/ BCompt,/ BAcc or relevant financial qualification with articles.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ qualification experience in the finance department is essential
Previous experience in Management Accounting positions within retail or manufacturing environment
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 to 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 financial reports required by the business, which includes monthly/quarterly and year-end.
Required to drive the budgeting process and preparing the final budget submissions for their
portfolio.
This includes working with business units to get the budgets uploaded on the systems and also consolidate for presentation purposes.
To complete the financial forecasting and consolidation of the 3 year plan.
This includes building templates for submissions to the holding company
Review GL recons periodically to ensure limited exposure.
Review monthly fixed assets and Capex reporting.
Manage and control actual expenditure.
Drive process improvements and efficiencies.
Implementation of controls to reduce financial risk.
Evaluation of Cost/Benefits for project proposals.
Communicate finance information to the business as required.
Liaise with the External auditors.
Assist and/or project manage allocated ad-hoc projects
Project manage the implementation of new ESG reporting for Pepkor Speciality