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Senior Finance Manager - Cape TownAn exciting opportunity exists in the Groupxe2x80x99s finance team based in Cape Town, South Africa, for a dynamic, energetic and experienced qualified CA (SA) to head up the Groupxe2x80x99s technical accounting function, in addition to a number of operational areas and strategic projects. It offers the successful applicant an opportunity to become part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced retail environment that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, personal development and excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical accounting xe2x80xa2 Assume responsibility for all technical accounting matters, including the implementation and oversight of new accounting standards xe2x80xa2 Member of the Group accounting forum, which is responsible for overseeing the accounting treatment, processes and preparation of financial statements of the Group and subsidiary companies xe2x80xa2 Oversee the preparation and review of the Group and subsidiary company annual financial statements, ensuring best-in-class financial reporting, IFRS compliance and technical accuracy within a tight reporting timetable. This includes the preparation of accounting policies, disclosure frameworks, selected note disclosure and facilitating the external audit review. xe2x80xa2 Facilitate the technical review by external auditors of the Group and subsidiary company annual financial statements xe2x80xa2 Responsible for maintaining the financial reporting control framework for purposes of the CEO/CFO attestation as required in terms of the JSE Listings requirements Share schemes xe2x80xa2 Responsible for all share scheme and related accounting, including reconciliations xe2x80xa2 Prepare share scheme disclosure for Group and subsidiary company annual financial statements xe2x80xa2 Prepare share scheme workings and reconciliation for the Group tax team to facilitate income tax calculations and returns xe2x80xa2 Maintain the data in the accounting package used for share-based payment accounting, including the reconciliation to the share scheme system xe2x80xa2 Assist with the preparation and review of the calculation of diluted number of shares in issue xe2x80xa2 Accounting for the Groupxe2x80x99s share scheme trust Funding xe2x80xa2 Participate in funding negotiations and review of funding agreements xe2x80xa2 Monitor covenant compliance and report back to lenders xe2x80xa2 Report to board and investment committee on covenant compliance and funding costs xe2x80xa2 Review all related reconciliations Merchandise imports xe2x80xa2 Oversee the finance imports (shipping) function and provide guidance and support to the team xe2x80xa2 Review all journals, reconciliations and monthly profit & loss/trading reports xe2x80xa2 Check and approve import clearing agent invoices and payments xe2x80xa2 Report to investment committee on foreign exchange exposures xe2x80xa2 Report to tax forum on import VAT and duty compliance Merchandise accounts payable xe2x80xa2 Oversee the merchandise accounts payable function and provide guidance and support to the teams xe2x80xa2 Review all reconciliations and ad hoc transactions Sundry debtors xe2x80xa2 Oversee sundry debtors team and provide guidance and support to the team xe2x80xa2 Review all journals and reconciliations xe2x80xa2 Responsible for monitoring and reporting on all sundry loans/advances to suppliers and the Groupxe2x80x99s supplier development fund Ad hoc/strategic projects xe2x80xa2 Participate in and support the delivery of ad hoc and strategic projects that support the Groupxe2x80x99s strategic objectivesQualifications and Experiencexe2x80xa2 CA (SA) xe2x80xa2 Currently the candidate should at least be at a Finance Manager level in a public listed company of a similar size, and ideally within retail or similar sector xe2x80xa2 Extensive experience (at least 10 years post articles or more) and successful track record of working in a complex financial environment, at this level xe2x80xa2 Highly numerate with a professional understanding of technical accounting standards, financial statements and reporting, and financial controls xe2x80xa2 Experience in credit retail would be an advantageCompetenciesxe2x80xa2 High level of energy, drive and pace associated with working in a highly dynamic and fast-paced fashion environment xe2x80xa2 Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills xe2x80xa2 High attention to detail xe2x80xa2 The ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines xe2x80xa2 Resilient, tenacious and assertive xe2x80xa2 Good analytical and problem solving skills xe2x80xa2 Exceptional technical skillsReport job

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