Job Description

Purpose of the Job

Perform account reconciliations to ensure that records match up with bank statements and internal systems. VAT reconciliations. Analyse cost structures and provide cost-effective solutions to optimize expenses. Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and laws, including VAT, sales tax, and corporate taxes. Calculate the costs associated with inventory management and help optimize supply chain expenses. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate business performance. Work closely with senior management on strategic financial planning and analysis. Assist in budgeting processes and financial forecasting for future operational needs.

Job Objectives

Provide 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 necessar

Qualifications

BCom Finance, Commercial or equivalent - (essential)

Experience

1-3 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). Exposure 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, etc.) - (essential). Exposure to SAP - (preferred).

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of accounting software (Spreadsheets - Excel, SAP,). Strong analytical abilities to interpret data and make recommendations. High level of accuracy in financial reporting and record-keeping. Ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Tax regulations (Lesotho VAT) and Lesotho levies.

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