Shared Services Executive

1 day ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time R400 000 - R800 000 per year

Listing reference: 022227

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 2 November 2025

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

We are looking to recruit a Shared Services Executive to work within the Group Finance department of Clicks Group Services. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Head of Group Finance.

Job description

Job Purpose

To ensure the effective delivery of Sales and Banking data as well as Working Capital (Inventory, AP and AR) for the Group; and support the Head of Group Finance in overseeing efficient delivery by the Group Insurance and Business Systems Managers.

Job Objectives

  • To manage the key deliverables of the shared services business units including timely payments and collections of all trade, expense and rent vendors for Clicks, UPD and smaller brands and divisions including, Sorbet, 180 Degrees, and Unicare.
  • To continuously assess and manage and communicate the working capital management requirements of the brands and Group – liaise with the Group Treasurer so there are no surprises.
  • To ensure effective people management and their development in line with Group HR strategy and departmental needs.
  • To affect the provision of efficient and cost-effective transactional processing capabilities for the retail and wholesale businesses within the scope of shared services.
  • To review and manage the monthly balance sheet reconciliations to be completed by the shared services team.
  • To manage the optimal use of information and resources with a view to improvement in process compliance and business efficiency practices.
  • To deliver on key Group Finance strategic projects including SAP S/4 preparation implementation, moving of UPD debtors to the group AR team.

Minimum requirements

Qualification

  • Bcom Accounting
  • Chartered Accountant, CIMA or other Accounting qualification.

Job-related knowledge

  • Knowledge of working on different accounting systems
  • Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
  • Practical knowledge of budgeting
  • Knowledge of statutory requirements
  • Relevant knowledge of Companies Act
  • Insurance

Job-related skills

  • Computer Literacy, Excel, SAP and SAP EPM/SAC (or equivalent)
  • Interpersonal skills
  • People Management skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Time management skills
  • Planning skills
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership skills
  • High level verbal and written skills

Job-related experience

  • Articles with major accountancy firm
  • 5 years' experience in finance department or professional services firm.
  • 5 years' experience performing a management function within a head office environment of a listed company

Essential Competencies

  • Leading and Supervising
  • Deciding and Initiating Action
  • Persuading and Influencing
  • Analysing
  • Planning and Organising
  • Working with People
  • Adhering to Principle and Values
  • Creating and Innovation

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