Introduction
We are looking to recruit an Accountant CA (SA) to work within our Group Finance department. 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 and controls and to ensure that financial transactions are controlled and processed timeously.
Job objectives
Assist with monthly, interim and year-end reporting.
Assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
Responsible for the investigation and resolution of internal and external audit and financial control testing findings.
Assist with the Group Finance financial control environment including:
– Ensuring that the group financial control matrix is updated with relevant controls and responsible personnel;
– Responsible for the continuous implementation of the relevant financial controls;
– Liaising with internal audit on the testing of the relevant financial controls.
Take ownership of the balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring that all accounts are allocated and all balance sheet reconciliations are performed timeously and accurately.
Create opportunities for improved team work.
Be the business expert in the use and application of SAP EPM, provide training and support where necessary and automate reports and processes where applicable.
Identify and implement improvements within the finance department.
Assist in delivering long term objectives and goals.
Assist with the insurance claims and billing processes.
Assist with the compilation of the Group 3 year and detailed budget reporting packs.
Minimum requirements
EDUCATION
CA (SA) (desirable)
B.Com Honours with accounting (essential)
EXPERIENCE
1-3 year experience within a corporate environment
1 year Financial Reporting experience
SAP experience (essential)
SAP EPM experience (essential)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Financial reporting and statutory requirements
Sound knowledge of accounting
Financial management
Strategic thinking and problem solving
Organisational and planning ability
Conceptual and problem solving skills
Administration
Computer literacy on MS Office
COMPETENCIES
Working with People
Writing and Reporting
Analysing
Planning and Organising
Deciding and Initiating Action
Relating and Networking
Applying Expertise and Technology
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