Senior Accountant - Cape Town Head Office at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Responsibilities
Key Responsibility Areas:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage general ledger activities and ensure accurate account reconciliations.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with monitoring cash flow, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Assist with external and internal audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights into management for decision-making.
• Supervise junior accounting staff and provide guidance where necessary.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and financial efficiency.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll reconciliations when required.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory returns and regulatory reporting.

Preferred Skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, or SAIPA is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ accounting experience, preferably in a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Skills:

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Sage, Accountability
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and financial modelling.
• Audit and tax compliance knowledge.

Behaviours:

• Integrity and professionalism
• Time management
• Strategic thinking
• Team leadership
• Decision-making ability
• Confidentiality and accountability