Finance Executive at Pepkor Speciality

Job Description    

• We are seeking a Finance Executive to serve as a pivotal strategic partner to our CFO and Executive team. The Finance Executive will be responsible for providing an integrated strategic leadership across financial reporting, governance, finance IT enablement, Financial Services and Credit, ESG reporting, and BBBEE oversight.
• The role ensures disciplined financial control, regulatory compliance, and timely, insight-driven reporting, while driving revenue growth, cost optimisation, supplier standardisation, and measurable value creation.

Qualifications    

• Must be a qualified CA (SA) (Chartered Accountant) or CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant).

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• 10 years post articles experience, of which 8 years of accounting experience in a retail, manufacturing or similar environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of people management experience, as you will lead a diverse team.
• Good understanding and knowledge of legislative requirements for financial, corporate tax, commercial and IFRS.
• Good understanding and knowledge of retail and related KPIs, measurements and drivers.
• Proficiency in the latest G Suite packages and Advanced Excel in Microsoft packages.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Strong logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent numerical skills and the ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail.
• Has a high energy level and is performance-driven and deadline-oriented.
• Excellent planning, organising 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 multitask to deal with complexities, and use initiative to solve problems. 
• Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.

Key Responsibilities    

• Overall responsibility to enforce the Group Finance timetable (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Deliver accurate, timely and value-adding financial and management reporting.
• Identification and implementation of cost-saving initiatives.
• Strengthen Finance governance frameworks, policies, and the Delegation of Authority.
• Lead Finance IT strategy in conjunction with Pepkor Finance and implement automation initiatives.
• Grow Financial Services, VAS and Credit profitability.
• Implement Pepkor Group Non-Trade Procurement strategy, thereby delivering measurable cost savings and supplier consolidation.
• Champion ESG reporting and integration into financial processes.
• Support BBBEE strategy execution, particularly Procurement and ESD.
• Maintain consolidated risk oversight for Speciality.
• Account Executive for Speciality with Ackerman’s & Pepkor.
• Professionally communicate finance information to internal and external stakeholders as required. Balance Sheet management.

Deadline:30th March,2026