My client is a leading Retailer and is seeking a Financial Director to join their finance team. Are you a CA(SA) with 8 plus years Post Articles in Retail? If so, this role is for you.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare all financial management reports
- Verify accurate and timeous completion of monthly financial reports
- Complete month end reporting pack
- Prepare year end Statutory Financial Statements
- Handle annual budget setting, quarterly and rolling forecasts
- Submit budget and forecast packs
- Investigate actual spend vs budget
- Perform analysis and support business case for proposed new stores and company expansion plans
- Manage AP team
- Verify payments according to supplier terms
- Verify AR is collected timeously
- Manage implementation id NetSuite ERP
- Expand processes, ensure minimized risk within the region
- Implement appropriate financial controls
- Manage audit process and oversee legal requirements
- Secure adequate insurance cover and manage renewal process as required
- Ensure compliance with corporate tax and VAT requirements
- Manage the team, ensure effective and collaborative team work
- Provide clear communication, guidance and direction when required
- Mentor and development Country Manager
- Participate in meetings, training and other workplace health and safety activities
Requirements:
- CA(SA)
- 10 years experience in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, within the Retail industry
- Previous management experience, strategic financial analysis, planning and execution experience
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
- Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management
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