Overview
Accountant (CA) II Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at Clicks Group
Title: Accountant (CA) II
Company: Clicks Group
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Listing reference: click_019795
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 24 April 2025
Position Summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Financial Management
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
We are looking to recruit an Accountant (CA) II to work within the Group Finance department of Clicks Group Services. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Group Finance Manager.
Job Description
Job Purpose
To provide accurate, timeous and relevant financial information to facilitate decision-making. To ensure that financial transactions are controlled and processed timeously.
To effectively manage the reporting processes and support the Group Finance Manager in overseeing efficiency and effectiveness of the group reporting function.
Job Objectives
Review monthly, interim and year end internal and external reporting.
Manage the statutory financial reporting process, including liaising with the auditors and management of the signing process.
Ensure the effective delivery of team objectives by managing and leading the team.
Manage the budgeting and forecasting process from inception to completion including:
Ensure the budgeting tool is ready for use and users are trained accordingly. Actively manage the planning and submissions.
Consolidate the business units to produce a consolidated group budget. Ensure all deadlines are met.
Review the brand budget submissions to ensure that the budget aligns to the group strategy.
Monthly reforecasting of full year results.
Manage the fixed asset process from initiation to reporting, including capex processes and management of the fixed asset register.
Manage lease accounting (IFRS 16) for the group, including the treatment of transactions, reconciliation of accounts and financial statement disclosure.
Responsible for the group’s insurance renewal process and manage the claims and financial reporting processes.
Assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
Create opportunities for improved teamwork.
Oversee the SAP EPM financial reporting processes and provide training and support where necessary.
Identify and implement improvements within the finance control environment.
Assist in delivering long term objectives and goals.
Provide coaching and mentorship for future development.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Registered CA (SA)
Experience
Minimum 3 years of relevant Finance experience, preferably in the Retail industry in a JSE Listed company (Essential)
2 years financial reporting experience Desirable)
Supervising/management experience (Desirable)
SAP experience (Desirable)
SAP EPM experience (Desirable)
Job related knowledge
Financial reporting and statutory requirements
Knowledge of working on different accounting systems
Budgeting
Sound IFRS knowledge
Computer literacy on MS Office
Job Related Skills
Financial management
Supervision and performance management
Strategic thinking and problem solving
Organisational and planning ability
Conceptual and problem solving skills
Administration
Competencies
Deciding and Initiating Action
Leading and Supervising
Presenting and Communicating Information
Adapting and Responding to Change
Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
Writing and Reporting
Analysing
Planning and Organising
