Accountant/Admin Manager

Introduction

Our retail division runs 6 stores (with more opening soon) across the Western Cape, operating on Sigma and IQ Retail. We are looking for a Pillar 1 Accountant/Admin Manager to own the systems, revenue, and operational control side of retail finance. This role is one of two senior retail accountant positions reporting directly to the Head of Finance. Pillar 1 oversees operational systems, while Pillar 2 manages financial reporting. Both roles work closely together and are required to verify each other's work where risk intersects. If you know Sigma, thrive on maintaining clean POS integrity, and want a role where you're connected to the operational pulse of every store every day, we'd like to hear from you. Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities POS & Systems Governance

• Own POS and Sigma governance across all stores. • Manage VAT mapping, tender configuration, and user permissions. • Perform technical integrity checks, including structure, allocations, and environment reviews. • Oversee stock walk imports. Revenue & Cash Control

• Drive daily revenue and cash control processes. • Ensure POS clearing accounts are zero-balanced by end of day. • Perform cash-up reconciliations across all stores. • Investigate cash and float variances. • Prepare and review weekly GP reporting. Team Leadership

• Lead the Admin Manager and Cash Office (Marina). • Drive daily operational cadence. • Support the wider Store AA team. • Maintain visibility and engagement across stores. Cross-Functional Verification & Controls

• Cross-verify with Pillar 2 on:
• Daily cash clearing.
• Quarterly POS VAT mapping reviews.
• Asset additions.
• Weekly GP reporting.
• Trade payables age analysis.

New Store Support

• Support new store openings from a systems perspective. • Manage Sigma setup and configuration. • Configure tenders and ensure POS integrity. • Deliver administrative training where required. Financial Administration

• Manage chart of accounts applications.
• Facilitate new contract setup, including services such as Lotto.
• Prepare monthly budget forecasts.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Requirements

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification (NQF 7 ). • SAIPA or CIMA articles and/or completed studies will be advantageous. • Minimum 5 years' finance experience. • At least 2 years' experience in a retail or multi-store environment. • Proven team leadership experience. • Valid driver's licence. • Clear credit record. • Clear criminal record. Skills & Knowledge

• Sigma retail experience is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with strong equivalent POS/back-office experience, including IQ Retail, GAAP, or Arch, will be considered where the underlying skills are demonstrated.
• Strong knowledge of:
• POS technical integrity.
• VAT mapping.
• Tender configuration.
• Cash-up procedures.
• Revenue reconciliation.
• Gross Profit (GP) reporting.

• Working knowledge of EasyAcc and Xfilo will be advantageous.
• Comfortable operating within clearly defined control boundaries.
• Understanding that this role owns systems integrity and operational controls, but not payment or journal authority, as this separation of duties is deliberate and non-negotiable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Sound understanding of South African tax fundamentals, particularly VAT.