Management Accountant - George at Pepkor Speciality

The successful candidate will be responsible to ensure the reliability of financial information and reporting used within the organization for optimal decision-making and to support the business functions with information for business decisions. Our ideal candidate must be self-motivated, positive, and passionate about performance, a resilient individual who can think laterally and who has strong analytical and proven numerical and accounting abilities.

Qualifications    
B Comm/ proven accounting field experience
Preference for CIMA or SAIPA qualification, or similar

• Strong Excel/ data handling abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant accounting & reporting experience, preferably within retail/manufacturing or similar environment.
• Audit background / articles with reputable audit firm advantageous.
• Practical knowledge of IFRS, IAS and other relevant accounting standards. 
• Experience in financial reporting (experience in reporting packages advantageous) and budgeting processes.
• Preparation of financial statements (Caseware or similar). 
• Proficiency in the latest Microsoft (Word & Advanced Excel) and Gsuite packages is an essential requirement.
• Good communication skills (both internal and external stakeholders).
• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent numerical skills, business ratios and the ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail.  
• This person must be performance-driven and deadline-orientated.

Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.

• Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to multi-task and to deal with complexities, use initiative to solve problems. 
• Ability to work independently, accept responsibility for workload, as well as be a team player.
• Display leadership skills and ability to coach and supervise junior staff.

Additional Requirements

• Experience on MS Business Central accounting software or similar package would be advantageous.    
• Possess an understanding of system policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Documenting and analysing business processes and suggesting improvements.
• Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities    

• Financial results reporting
• Monthly and weekly sales reporting
• Quarterly management reporting and pack preparation
• Year end reporting
• Budget, Three year plan and Forecasts
• Assist in preparation and input of budget and forecast information for Group submissions
• Variance reporting and analysis
• Monthly spend against budget for cost centre owners.
• Analysis of variances and communication with stakeholders

Cost Management

• Analyse, help identify and implement cost saving initiatives
• Assist in driving cost efficiencies
• Support the Brand with any related projects 
• Preparation of annual financial statements (Caseware).
• Assistance with internal & external audits, preparation of working papers.

Various accounting responsibilities as required, including:

• Balance Sheet Reconciliations – preparation as well as review thereof
• Journals 
• Provisions