Financial Accountant for Retail Operations

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to join our client's team in Sandton, Johannesburg North. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a thriving company.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Financial Reporting and Compliance: Maintain accurate financial records, preparing management accounts and annual financial statements, adhering to local accounting standards and company policies.
  • General Ledger Management: Oversee the general ledger, ensuring accurate classification of transactions.
  • Stock Control: Implement and maintain robust stock control processes, ensuring effective inventory management.
  • Costing: Manage costing processes, providing accurate cost analysis to support pricing and profitability decisions.
  • Reconciliation and Analysis: Reconcile accounts, including bank statements, accounts receivable, and payable; identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial projections, analyzing financial performance against budgets and forecasts, and offering actionable insights.
  • Management Accounting: Conduct management accounting tasks, including variance analysis, to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Month-End and Year-End Closing: Lead month-end and year-end closing procedures for timely, accurate financial reporting.
  • Process Improvement: Collaborate with internal teams to enhance financial processes, implementing improvements to streamline operations.
  • Audit and Compliance Support: Support external audits, ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to IFRS and tax laws.
  • Continuous Learning: Stay current with evolving accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations to ensure compliance and best practices.
Qualifications and Skills:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles.
  • 2-5 years of post-articles experience within the retail, wholesale, or franchise industry.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax laws, and South African regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate can expect a salary range of R800,000 - R1,200,000 per annum, depending on experience.


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