Job SummaryThe role is responsible for full financial reporting function up to management account level, along with all statutory obligations in terms of VAT, income tax & PAYE. Will supervise the accounting team consisting of debtor's controller, creditors clerk and POS clerk. Manage payments and assisting FM in cash flow forecasts. Preparation, analysis, and presentation of management accounts to FM.Key Performance AreasCashbookReview and oversight of the followingGeneral processingCredit card processingPetty cash processingRecord journal entriesData Capturing and ReconciliationPrepare reconciliations for each balance sheet account.Review cash & credit card account reconciliationsRecord journal entriesCapture statutory returns: PAYE, SDL, VATCapture payroll journalsCreditors ControlCapture invoicesPrepare payments.Record journal entriesSupervise TeamSupervise the debtors and creditors clerk, including daily support, performance reviews and career planning.GeneralAssist with preparation of budget models.Managing UA account and preparing payment forecasts based on goods landed and due.Weekly review of FEC and additional cover forecast based on statement and forecast inbound report. Monitor forward exchange contract expiry dates and notify CFO to extend/draw down.Assist auditors with any queries arising in the audit.Assist with any ad hoc duties!ReportingPreparation of monthly management accounts including presentation and analysis of accounts to FMCash flow weekly template updatesWeekly sales tracker preparation and margin reviewVAT return and liability reconciliationVAT turnover reconciliation (month and period to date)Sales system reconciliations - POS (Shopify and Cistech / new POS)Fixed asset register maintenance and General Ledger reconciliationInventory valuation and reconciliation to General LedgerAssisting FM in monthly provisionsFX provisions based on shipment update, discount provision, stock write off provision, etcPayroll reconciliation SAGE to General Ledger (month and period to date)Rental Commitment schedule update and General Ledger reconciliationPOS reconciliation – financial controller signing off on it daily.RequirementsRelevant tertiary qualification (BCom or similar)Exposure to articlesAt least 3 years' working experience within a retail or similar environment.Knowledge of an accounting system – knowledge of SAP Business One would be advantageous.Advanced knowledge of ExcelAble to handle large volumes of dataAnalyticalPressure resilientPerks & BenefitsYou get to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brandsGym & Shower facilitiesPersonal TrainerYogaPension FundMedical aid with Gap coverStaff Allocation (R10 000 Retail Value per annum).Staff discount (50% off for you and your family across all the brands within the group)Healthy Lunch subsidyCompany performance incentive schemeLong-service incentivesHolistic Employee Wellness programmeThe group prides itself in its effort to drive continuous employee engagement activities to enable a connected culture.Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 3 weeks from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
