Management Accountant

Job Description

About TFG:

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

About the Brand/Division:

A challenging opportunity has arisen within the Menswear division which includes Markham, Fabiani, G Star and Relay of the company for a Management 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 in analysing management reports and financial performance of the division against its specific targets;
• Analyse standard monthly management reports received from the CoE and SSC, and provide interpretation and commentary for the Head of Finance.
• Assist in delivering the Quarterly projections of the division.
• Support with year-end procedures and reports;
• Review and adjust OPEX and Capex forecasts for the divisions in line with business requirements;
• Ensure the planning tool accurately reflects actuals and projections for all costs;
• Ensure charge backs received by the division are accurate and accepted;
• 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);
• Ensure that the inputs to and the management of any assets within the division are provided to the SSC;
• 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 BP with inputs to pricing decisions and adjustments;
• Support the Finance and Systems Management CoE on new systems or projects requirement gathering, testing and deployment;
• Liaise with the Invoice to Cash function within the Finance SSC to ensure all rebates are captured and processed accurately.
• Review and adjust planning working papers received from the Planning and Management Reporting Centre of Excellence;
• Assist in Coupa related queries.
• Stakeholder Relationships:
• Support the Head of Finance;
• Act as the interface between the business and the CoE/ SSC;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive strong interactions and engagements across the finance operating model;
• Ensure the engagement with relevant internal and external stakeholders within TFG.

Qualifications and Experience:

• B.Com graduate Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree in Financial/ Management Accounting;
• Articles with retail experience;
• CIMA or CA equivalent is preferred;
• 10+ years post qualification experience, preferably in a retail trading environment;
• Experience in delivering budgets;
• Good understanding of the frameworks and requirements associated with the annual reporting outputs;
• Very good knowledge of financial accounting and finance processes.

Skills:

• Reconciliation and Analysis;
• SAP;
• Advanced Excel;
• Accounting and Reporting;
• Dealing with Auditing;
• Budgeting;
• 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:

• Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations;
• Establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships;
• Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success;
• Consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions;
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets;
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems;
• Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people;
• Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation;
• Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation.

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
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