Assistant Financial Manager at Mr Price Group

purpose

 Under general direction, produce financial reports, direct investment activities and plans to support the long-term financial goals of the business.

key responsibilities

1. Financial Report

• Compilation and submission of reports weekly, monthly, at half year and year-end.

• Compilation of reporting packs supporting report submissions.

1. Internal Financial Controls

• Ensure effective control affecting financial reporting

• Maintain and review all reconciliations and monitor controls

• Play key role in the improvement of processes to and initiatives to supporting financial controls including rolling out of IT systems to support financial reporting process

3. Budgeting

• Prepare budgeting templates and reports.

• Coordinate budget initiatives across the division during the budget process to ensure smooth budget process

• Maintain budget outcomes and facilitate compliance within business to ensure budgets are not exceed.

4. Technical support

• Provide support to division on commercial aspects that may impact financial reporting.

• Stay abreast of Financial reporting changes

5. People Management

• Support Financial manager in management of the finance team to ensure accurate reporting, timely payments and reconciliations, while creating a conducive work environment.

requirements

1. Education:

• Finance Degree 

1. Experience:

• 1-3 year experience in a similar role
   

1. Knowledge/ Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Understanding of DAX (Purchase Order System).

• Knowledge of Accounting Packages .