Accountant - Coricraft | Fixed-Term Contract at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description

• We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable (Debtors) to join our Finance team on a fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the debtor’s function, maintaining accurate customer accounts, improving collections, and supporting month-end financial reporting as we prepare for integration. The role will also assist with general accounting, reconciliations, statutory compliance and audit requirements to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable (Primary Focus)

• Manage the end-to-end debtors function.
• Maintain accurate customer accounts and debtor reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding balances and proactively drive collections.
• Resolve customer account queries and payment discrepancies.
• Prepare debtor ageing reports and provide commentary on overdue accounts.
• Monitor credit limits and support effective credit control processes.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve billing and account issues.

Financial Accounting

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare journals and account reconciliations.
• Assist with accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial accuracy.
• Support management reporting and financial analysis. 

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare reports for management.
• Prepare and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts 
• Assist with external and internal audit requirements.
• Support VAT and statutory submissions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related qualification.
• Professional membership (SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA or similar) will be advantageous.
• 5–7 years' accounting experience.
• Strong experience in Accounts Receivable / Debtors.
• Experience with month-end reporting and reconciliations.
• Exposure to ERP systems (Syspro, SAP experience advantageous).

Skills: 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• ERP accounting systems.
• Strong reconciliation skills.
• Knowledge of retail or manufacturing finance 
• Knowledge of VAT and general accounting principles.

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Customer-focused with strong relationship management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Behaviours:

• Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth