Section Leader: Stores Banking (Western Cape) at PEP

Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• We are looking for an energetic Accountant to lead our Stores Banking team. If you have a passion for enhancing end-to-end processes, analysing data to provide meaningful insights, and growing a team, then this is your role. 
• In this role, you will work closely with our Sales team to identify and resolve potential fraud. You will also have the opportunity to hone your skills in monthly reporting and budgeting. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading and growing the Stores Banking team
• Responsible for identifying and communicating potential losses to the Risk team for further investigation.
• Budgeting and monthly accounting
• Monthly variance reporting for bank fees and Insurance
• Overall responsibility for the management of Insurance claims
• Relationship management with banks and third-party providers
• Responsible for process enhancement and increased efficiencies (system and IT process)
• Ad hoc tasks

Requirements
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• B. Com or related qualification (with Accounting Major)
• 3 - 5 years of experience in a financial position
• Understanding of Stores banking processes
• Retail experience will be an advantage
• Management experience and skills will be an advantage
• Computer literacy: Google Suite (Advanced Google Sheets)
• Understanding of financial accounting
• Numerical reasoning ability
• Understand banking laws (e.g. Interchange legislation; POPi)
• Awareness of the impact of decisions made
• Ability to implement new systems and processes
• SAP experience will be an advantage
• Competencies: Devotion to quality, Result oriented, Structuring, Integrity, Drive, Organisational sensitivity, Team building, Analysing and forming opinions