Responsibilities
- The position requires analysis and reporting on key financial data within the organisation, ensuring that management receive timely and accurate information.
- Assist with the management of financial processes, Group reporting and general financial administration.
- Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual Group management reporting and presenting.
- Balancing of monthly API and communication with internal IT support and Sage on relevant issues.
- Preparation of financial reports in the quarterly board packs and distribution.
- Monitoring adherence to financial policies and updating accounting policies handbook as needed.
- Support business partners with various ad hoc requests for management reporting and analyses.
- Liaise with Operations, franchisees and relevant accountants to ensure that financial records are valid, accurate and completed timeously.
- Query/follow up on any discrepancies with a satisfactory outcome. Escalate queries where necessary with relevant parties for a timeous resolve.
- Interrogate Income Statements, Balance Sheet accounts as well Supplier ageing and Cash movement; assist in resolving anomalies.
- Cost analysis, reporting on any deviations found and suggesting improvements/cost savings.
- Assist with Vat returns, budgeting, month-end reporting process, auditing and any other ad-hoc requests in line with business requirements.
- Report directly to senior management.
- Any other ad-hoc tasks as required by management.
Qualifications and experience
- Non-negotiable Bookkeeping diploma from a recognisable institution with a minimum of 8 years’ experience. (Multi company retail experience be advantageous).
- Knowledge of Sage One Accounting and Sage Intacct.
- Computer literacy, Advanced MS Excel experience
- High attention to detail in terms of accuracy, report presentation and standardized formatting.
- Work well within a demanding environment with multiple, competing priorities.
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