Job Description

About TFG:

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.


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About the Brand/Division:

A fixed-term challenging opportunity has arisen within the Accounts Payable: Rent and Utilities department of the company for a Finance/ Reconciliation Administrator in the Finance Shared Services Division of The Foschini Group. If you would like the opportunity to join a leading retailer in South Africa and possess the following skills/abilities, then this is the ideal position for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform Supplier recons with detailed visibility of store level transactions required to drive the appropriate solution Highlight inefficiencies in rates and rental adjustments and communicate inefficiencies to the respective stakeholders Collaboration within the Accounts Payable Team Identify refund process with support documentation to effect a successful refund to TFG Effectively investigating the root cause and supporting the Team Managers to drive the required change Display agility to prioritise recons where Letters of demands have been received and / or escalations by business have been raised Ensure contributions are effectively managed within the Finance Teams and external Suppliers teams Manage Vendor accounts by ensuring the implemented controls have been adhered to Manage the completeness of closed stores by ensuring all outstanding expenses are efficiently processed, thereafter ensuring no further processing of utilities. Ad hoc request in line with business needs

Qualifications and Experience:

Advanced Diploma or equivalent certification in Finance/Accounting as preferable Experience in a finance environment SAP experience - essential Must have Excellent working knowledge of Advanced Excel (Required) Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a keen attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and build strong relationships with stakeholders. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.

Skills:

Reconciliation and Analysis Debt Management Accounting and Reporting Auditing Cash Management Financial Risk Management

Behaviours:

Adhering to Standards - Ensures quality and compliance in the delivery of their work Commercial Thinking - Leverage's market and business insights in the delivery of their work Continual Improvement - Actively seeks opportunities to continually improve processes Decision Making - Analyses complex situations to ensure effective and timely choices Entrepeneurial thinking Planning & Organising - Uses a structured approach to effectively manage tasks Presenting & Communication - Articulates ideas clearly to different audiences Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed-upon performance targets Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
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Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.