Overview
Accountant | Markham | CPT Jobs in Western Cape at The Foschini Group
A challenging opportunity has arisen within the Menswear division which includes Markham, Fabiani, G Star and Relay of the company for an Accountant. This role will report to the Head of Finance in Menswear to provide financial compliance, reporting, planning and cost management across the division.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Head of Finance and Management Accountant in analysing management reports and financial performance of the divisions against its specific budgets;
Assist with preparation and analysis of standard monthly management reports (OPEX and CAPEX), and provide interpretation and commentary for review;
Support with year-end procedures and reports;
Assisting with recharges of overhead costs to other divisions in the group and related queries;
Populate journal templates and supporting documentation to submit to the Record to Report function within Shared Services (including but not limited to accruals, year-end journals, intercompany entries);
Perform sundry cost centre management activities;
Prepare ad hoc or tailored financial reports required by the division;
Perform business unit specific finance activities, or ad hoc finance activities requiring contact or physical interface with colleagues in the divisions;
Support the Finance and Systems Management CoE on new systems or projects requirement gathering, testing and deployment;
Provide assistance to non-financial line managers and reporting on all financial aspects relating to their area / cost centres on both OPEX and CAPEX, including supplier queries;
Assist in reconciliation of monthly financial results to the Integrated financial plan and rolling 12 months forecast and provide analysis and understanding of these results
Assist in the finalisation of the month-end close off process;
Assisting line managers with SAP BPC budget tool capturing and balancing;
Assist in the preparation and completion of various monthly & quarterly excel spreadsheets for reporting purposes;
Populate journal templates and supporting documentation to submit to the Record to Report function within Shared Services (including but not limited to accruals, year-end journals, intercompany entries);
Coupa and Sharepoint support to Business;
Assist in reconciling COUPA GRIR to services rendered/goods delivered;
Other ad-hoc duties and allocated project
Qualifications and Experience:
BCom/Hons Degree in Financial Management Accounting or equivalent
4+ years post qualification experience.
Thorough Knowledge of Accounting procedures and principles
Relevant Accounting experience
Skills:
Reconciliation and Analysis
Accounting and Reporting
Advances Excell skills
Auditing
Cash Management
Financial Risk Management
Excellent project management skills
Strong business communication skills with an ability to work well in a collaborative environment with senior executives
Ability to draft commentary, analyse information to establish key messages, present information both visually and written
Behaviours:
Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
Conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
Consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
Understands and applies financial concepts and principles to make informed financial decisions
Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
Leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth
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Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
Title: Accountant | Markham | CPT
Company: The Foschini Group
Location: Western Cape
