Job Description

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Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting at the divisional and group level (5 separate areas as well as total)
• Review monthly income and expenditure and prepare monthly management reporting.
• Ownership of detailed budget and monthly forecasts, inclusive of overall review, preparation of statistics and trends, discussion with senior managers to understand changes and preparation of presentations.
• Support the Business Partner in :
• analyzing management reports and financial performance of the division against its specific targets, previous years and non-financial data.
• Providing financial insight and analysis to drive the business performance of the organization.
• Manage the finance team members and provide guidance and training.
• Responsible for automations and efficiency improvements
• Plan, organize and execute financial tasks and projects to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare statutory and regulatory financial reports.
• Collaboration across various divisions within the business
• Management/Execution of ad hoc projects
• Review all manual journals and ensure the accurateness of information and treatment in terms of IFRS.
• Review of balance sheet reconciliations
• Releasing of SAP documentation (orders, invoices for payment)
• Preparation of interim and year-end audit information and liaison with internal audit
• Preparation of other statutory & legal reporting requirements
• Project work to set up systems for changing environment or to align systems with best practice.
• Preparation of ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Investigation of and resolving ad-hoc queries

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Chartered Accountant (SA)/CIMA qualification is preferred.
• 3-5 years related experience is essential preferable in a trading environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and advanced excel
• Experience with accounting systems (SAP and BPC) knowledge/experience will be advantageous)
• Experienced in financial and business modelling
• Previous retail exposure advantageous
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and principles

Skills:

• Reconciliation and Analysis
• Debt Management
• Accounting and Reporting
• Auditing
• Cash Management
• Financial Risk Management
• Mergers and Acquisitions.
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong business communication skills with an ability to work well in a collaborative environment with senior executives.
• Ability to draft commentary, analyze information to establish key messages, present information both visually and written.

Behaviours:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, decision making, interpersonal relations, problem solving, teamwork & written communication
• Comfortable and effective influencer.
• You need to be flexible as the environment is very dynamic and priorities can change.
• Inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation.
• Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• Adapts effectively to situations that are complex, uncertain, or lack guidelines and clear information
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organizational problems.
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes.
• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
• Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation
• Leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth.

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

About Us:

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

About the Team:

The finance team at TFG provides the highest level of financial support and expertise across the entire business, both within central finance and specific business areas. This role is with the Cellular (hi) and Value Added Services area. The environment consists of 5 different business areas that are in different stages of business growth, many at the early stages of exciting new projects that will deliver enhanced business value to the TFG group.

The Foschini Group