Accountant CA (SA) at Clicks Group

Introduction

• To provide accurate, timeous and relevant financial information to facilitate decision-making. To ensure that financial transactions are controlled and processed timeously.

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVES

• Assist with the budgeting and forecasting process from inception to completion including:
• Prepare and communicate the timelines and instructions.
• Ensure the budgeting tool is ready for use and users are trained accordingly.
• Actively manage the planning and submissions.
• Consolidate the business units to produce a consolidated group budget.
• Compilation of the Group 3 year and detailed budget reporting packs.
• Ensure all deadlines are met.
• Assist with the fixed asset process from initiation to reporting, including capex processes and management of the fixed asset register.
• Assist with lease accounting (IFRS 16) for the group, including the treatment of transactions, reconciliation of accounts and financial statement disclosure.
• Assist with the group’s insurance portfolio, including the renewal process, claims and financial reporting.
• Review of balance sheet recons prepared by the business teams and assisting with review of internal financial controls.
• Assist with monthly, interim and year end internal and external reporting.
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
• Create opportunities for improved team work.
• Identify and implement improvements within the finance control environment.
• Assist in delivering long term objectives and goals.
• Provide coaching and mentorship for future development.

Minimum requirements

EDUCATION

• CA (SA) (essential)
• B.Com Honours with accounting (essential)

EXPERIENCE

• 0-2 years post article experience within a corporate environment.
• 1 year financial reporting experience.
• SAP experience.
• SAP EPM/SAC experience.
• Commercial acumen and experience within a finance function.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Financial reporting and statutory requirements
• Sound IFRS knowledge
• Financial management
• Supervision and performance management
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Organisational and planning ability
• Conceptual and problem solving skills
• Administration
• Computer literacy on MS Office

COMPETENCIES

• Leading and deciding
• Writing and reporting
• Presenting and communicating information
• Analysing
• Planning and organising
• Adapting