Job Description

Retail clothing group is looking to engage the services of a Financial Manager.

Main Responsibilities:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Assist the Accounts Payable manager to ensure the department runs effectively and efficiently
• Ensure all processes and controls are in place with regard to new supplier take on, supplier maintenance, contracts, discounts, terms and conditions and payments
• Key liaison with suppliers on payment and credit limit matters
• Key liaison with the external auditors to ensure a successful audit

BANKING AND TREASURY

• Assist the Banking and Treasury manager to ensure the department runs effectively and efficiently

• Ensure all processes and controls are in place with regard to bank reconciliations for stores, e-commerce, interbank transactions and money market accounts
• Ensure all agreements are in place with financial institutions, cash collection services and other service providers (Paypal, Klarna, Amazon etc.)
• Ensure all bank mandates are maintained at all times with financial institutions
• Key liaison with store cash collection service provider
• Key liaison with the business (retail operations, e-commerce team, payroll and accounts payable) on all banking related matters
• Ensure all store/e-commerce bank accounts are reconciled daily, and that all discrepancies are resolved timeously
• Ensure all bank reconciliations are performed and reviewed monthly, and that all discrepancies are resolved timeously xc3x82
• Prepare a daily cash flow forecast for 12 months ahead to establish business funding requirements
• Assist the Head of Finance with funding requirement reviews and negotiations
• Key liaison with banks to ensure business liquidity

STOCK INTEGRITY

• Assist the Stock Integrity manager to ensure the department runs effectively and efficiently

• Ensure all processes and controls are in place with regard to stock reconciliations for distribution centres and stores
• Ensure adequate stock provisions for shrinkage, write-offs and markdowns are in place
• Key liaison with the business (retail operations, e-commerce team, warehouse) on all stock related matters
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MONTH END, HALF YEAR AND YEAR-END

• Close month-end for responsible areas in finance
• Ensure all accounts in responsible areas are performed and reviewed monthly
• Provide support to business stakeholders
• Provide ad hoc reports where necessary
• Deal with interim and year-end audit queries
• System testing involving new projects or initiatives across different software
• Ad hoc surveys relating to responsible areas
• Finance and business projects as required from time to time.

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OTHER

• Managing a team of approx. 10 employees
• Identify key opportunities for areas of responsibility regarding improvement in systems and/or processes/controls
• Proactively identify weaknesses for areas of responsibility requiring improvement in systems and/or processes
• Manage the implementation of any new systems or processes relevant to the areas of responsibility

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ACCOUNTABILITY

• Uphold OFFICExc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99s reputation by being a great ambassador for the brand
• Bring ideas to management on how ongoing improvements can be achieved

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DEVELOPMENT OF SELF AND OTHERS

• Take ownership for own development and participate in a coaching and feedback culture
• Achieve agreed company objectives; attend training sessions, team meetings as requested

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PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact and gain respect and trust at all levels
• Proactive self-starter who thrives on being fully accountable for their work
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines
• Must be detail-oriented with strong analytical skills whilst still being able to view the xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x98Big Picturexc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99
• Ability to work well with others and handle pressure and rapidly changing demands in a fast paced environment
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Must be a flexible and adaptable person in terms of taking on responsibilities and covering for the work of others in the management accounts team when necessary

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QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

• Qualified CA/ACA/ACCA
• Solid and 2 year + managerial experience in Accounts Payable, Retail Banking and Treasury
• Solid experience in staff management
• Experience in setting up and maintaining a strong control environment
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Exposure to Oracle would be advantageous
• Solid experience in dealing with internal and external audit reviews
• Strong numeric, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Good technical and commercial skills
• Previous experience of working in a fast paced multi-site retail environment
• IT literate with experience gained in larger organisation with multiple platforms.

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