Job Description

Closing Date 2025/09/23


Reference Number SHO250916-5


Job Title Accountant


Job Type Permanent


Location - Country South Africa


Location - Province Free State


Location - Town or City Bloemfontein


Purpose of the Job
In the role of Financial Services Accountant your portfolio leverages your specialised tactical knowledge of the Financial Services activities across business entities as a key success factor in providing support to a variety of financial, operational and project scenarios. The team will look to you for accurate financial execution, process refinements and general financial input and support in a FinOps context. You will work closely with a cross-functional team of technical and business stakeholders who participate in matrix structured projects, facilitating, co-creating and implementing sustainable Financial Services solutions. The scope of the role is both SA and NON-RSA.







Job Advert Details


Job Category Finance


Job ObjectivesProvide support and actively participate in all Financial Services projects and operational support related activities including but not limited to: account reconciliations and resolution of in-store financial services transactional activities, finops guidance and general project support. Ensure the accurate and timeous delivery of management report inputs. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial transactional information as required and ensure compliant data storage and accessibility for future reference: reporting, customer request, audit etc Provide support during the implementation and streamlining of finance systems and procedures through automation, control implementation and monitoring. Participate in various Financial Services projects generally. Act as a financial services participant. Maintain relationships with the various divisions and other stakeholders (divisions, store managers etc). Effectively partake and give feedback in meetings with various stakeholders in the financial services area with both internal and external parties. Prepare communication and provide support to store management regarding various in-store queries and controls and provide them with the necessary guidance to ensure a smooth in-store transactional experience. Work closely with the audit function to ensure that all risks and related areas of reconciliations are identified for audit purposes - at an in-store, Divisional and Head Office level. Communicate with, participate in and support all audit activities and closing of findings etc Synthesize and communicate project and business issues on an on-going basis, support the team with the group's awareness of major business and Financial Services issues, and help to prevent escalations, where possible. Actively share insights and information with relevant stakeholders - Act as a financial services knowledge resource for functional teams and provide knowledge transfer to team members as necessary.



QualificationsQualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) - (preferred not essential) BCom Finance, Commercial or equivalent - (essential)



Experience1-3 years relevant experience in the Financial Services industry: operational process level in-store transactional activities and account reconciliations at a group level with IFRS, Tax and

VAT knowledge

- (essential).




Knowledge and SkillsExposure to and an understanding of Corporate, Retail, and/or Customer interfacing environment in a similar role (non sector specific) - (preferred). Solid Advanced Excel, Accounting package exposure (like SAP, Pastel etc.) - (essential). Exposure to SAP, Google applications (Gmail, sheets, docs etc.) - (preferred) Self-motivated and driven with strong integrity - take accountability for actions and mistakes. Independent problem solver and analytical thinker Teamwork and positive partnerships - a strong team player Operational efficiency - someone who can spread themselves across multiple tasks simultaneously by working smartly, efficiently and effectively. Diligently staying on top of the details and understanding how they fit into the big picture. Time management - ability to prioritise a high volume of activities simultaneously in an unpredictable environment. Adapting and responding to change - Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced, changing environment. Exceptional communication - approachable with excellent listening skills, adopt a range of communication styles to facilitate successful outcomes within the team and cross-functionally in a matrix structure. Writing and reporting skills - understands the importance of accuracy, succinct messaging FinOps Specialist - with an ongoing growth and learning mindset. Innovative and solution-orientated - creating and applying sound judgment and the ability to generate solutions that serve the flow of work and meeting deadlines. Curious, goal-oriented and highly self-motivated with a passion for driving transformative change.



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