Assistant Financial Accountant at Mr Price Group

Job Description

• Reporting to the Financial Manager, you would assist in the entire financial process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency, as well to provide support in evaluating current processes and recommending improvements that align to the company policies and audit requirements. The role requires not only financial capability but the ability to think operationally. 

Responsibilities

• Month end closing activities to ensure accurate processing and financial records comply with company policies and accounting principles. 
• Compilation of balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Exception reports generated for expenses with significant deviations from budget and forecasts set.
• Timeous completion of group reporting (i.e.: summary of losses)
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and updating of forecasts for portfolio expenses.
• Presentation of portfolio expenses trackers to relevant department heads.
• Liaise with internal and external audit on audit requirements.
• Facilitate and encourage collaboration with support departments.
• Checking, authorizing and releasing payments across all banking platforms.
• Ad hoc activities and projects as the need arises.

Qualifications

• A completed relevant accounting related diploma or degree
• At least 2 years’ accounting experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications 
• Experience working on a Finance system.  Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance experience would be advantageous
• Strong business and commercial acumen
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to positively influence stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive approach to projects and analysis
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines