Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to work within the Group Finance department of Clicks Group Services. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Group Reporting Finance Manager.
Job description
Job Purpose:

• To provide accurate, timeous and relevant financial information to facilitate decision-making.
• To ensure that financial transactions are controlled and processed timeously.
• To effectively manage the reporting processes and support the Group Reporting Finance Manager in overseeing efficiency and effectiveness of the group reporting function.

Job Objectives:

• To ensure the finance department delivers on the information requirements of the group that are relevant, reliable and timeous according to agreed SLA
• To ensure the continuous assessment and communication of the impact of changes in the accounting treatment and of non-routine transactions, which has a material impact on earnings or substantive change in disclosure in accordance with IFRS Manage the statutory financial reporting process, including liaising with the auditors and management of the signing process.
• To ensure effective financial reporting in compliance with statutory and JSE requirements in order to provide appropriate disclosure of information to relevant stakeholders.
• Review monthly, interim and year end internal and external reporting.
• Manage the statutory financial reporting process, including liaising with the auditors and management of the signing process.
• Ensure the effective delivery of team objectives by managing and leading the team.
• Monthly reforecasting of full year results.
• Create opportunities for improved team work.
• Oversee the SAP EPM financial reporting processes and provide training and support where necessary.
• Identify and implement improvements within the finance control environment.
• Assist in delivering long term objectives and goals.
• Provide coaching and mentorship for future development.

Minimum requirements
Education:

• Registered CA (SA)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant Finance experience, preferably in the Retail industry in a JSE Listed company. (Essential)
• 2 years financial reporting experience. (Desirable)
• Supervising/management experience. (Desirable)
• SAP experience. (Desirable)
• SAP EPM experience. (Desirable)

Job related knowledge:

• Financial reporting and statutory requirements
• Knowledge of working on different accounting systems
• Budgeting
• Sound IFRS knowledge
• Computer literacy on MS Office

Job related Skills:

• Financial management
• Supervision and performance management
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Organisational and planning ability
• Conceptual and problem solving skills
• Administration

Competencies:

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Writing and Reporting
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising

Skills Required