Job Description

A client of ours within the supply chain sector is looking for an experienced Financial and Operations Manager to join their business.Location
Johannesburg-GautengRequirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Proven experience in financial management, retail operations, and HR
• Strong knowledge of Xero, Erply and Erply retail POS systems
• High proficiency in Excel and analytical tools

Responsibilities:Finance and Accounting:

• Oversee full financial operations, including bank uploads, reconciliations, creditor and debtor management, and intercompany loans and bank processes
• Prepare and process month-end reports, VAT returns, payroll, PAYE, and UIF submissions
• Manage audit and financial reviews with external firms
• Prepare board packs and performance analysis

Inventory and Stock Management:

• Conduct monthly, bi-weekly, and bi-annual stock counts and cycle counts
• Analyse variances and manage write-offs and provisions
• Oversee landed cost calculations and ensure system accuracy between Erply and Xero
• Manage stock allocation for promotions, giveaways, uniforms, and influencer marketing

Operations:

• Oversee ops manager and store managers
• Review SKU logic, set retail selling prices (RSPs), and manage gross profit margins
• Supervise cash and card reconciliation processes
• Oversee new store setup including supplier coordination, merchandising, staffing, and training
• Ensure adherence to international operational and visual merchandising standard

HR and Payroll

• Manage end-to-end HR processes including contracts, disciplinary actions, incentive structures, and performance reviews
• Standardize salary structures and oversee payroll processing
• Facilitate staff training and maintain accurate leave and overtime records

Business Analysis and Reporting

• Generate and review sales and inventory reports, highlighting fast/slow movers, damaged goods, and missed opportunities
• Recommend and monitor promotional activities
• Coordinate monthly reporting to stateholders and shopping centre management

How to apply:

• Follow the link to our jobseekers page
• Search for the job title: Financial and Operations Manager
• Click apply to submit your CV.

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