Divisional Finance Admin Manager – Retail Business Development

Introduction

We are looking to recruit a Divisional Finance Admin Manager to work within the Retail Business Development department of Clicks Retailers. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Retail Finance Manager II. Duties & Responsibilities

To improve the profitability of the business unit by managing and coordinating the operational financial activities and ensuring adherence to financial and budget requirements and compliance with business policies and procedures. Job Objectives

• To co-ordinate and plan the division’s annual budget as well as forecasts within the agreed business objectives to ensure the division meets its annual financial performance.
• To compile the division’s monthly financial statements and business review reports, clearly indicating deviations to targets and drive investigations and appropriate actions needed to be taken by the operational managers.
• To monitor divisional performance, identify and analyse trends and report on weekly performance and drive appropriate actions through operational managers.
• To participate in scorecard meetings to ensure continuous improvement
• To identify profitable business opportunities and drive cost saving initiatives in the division.
• To ensure compliance to financial policies and procedures, thereby ensuring compliance with internal controls and reducing risk within the division together with satisfying the internal and external auditors’ recommendations.
• To ensure that all relevant balance sheet reconciliations are performed and reviewed monthly.
• Assist with and special projects that come along these would include but are not limited to acquisitions. This would entail assisting with the valuation, due diligence, onboarding, assessment of controls, system integration and process implementation.
• To equip operational managers with the understanding and knowledge of financial statements and principles in order to ensure that management can make sound business decisions.
• To manage the financial administrative functions within the division, ensuring compliance with legislation and business policies and procedures and financial controls.
• To effectively engage, persuade and influence stakeholders to improve divisional profitability.
• Ensure all financial records and documentation are audit ready and comply with relevant standards and regulations.
• Manage the audit request list and ensure timely submission of audit requests.
• Address and resolve any audit findings or recommendations.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Education and Experience Requirements

• Essential: CA (SA), CIMA, B.Com (Finance or Accounting) or B. Compt • Minimum 3 years’ experience heading up a sizable finance function as a management accountant • At least 3 years’ experience in a financial managerial role • Minimum 3 years exposure within the retail or FMCG industry • Minimum 3 year exposure to staff management and working with and influencing stakeholders • Desirable: Exposure to SAP, SCM and MMS Job Knowledge and Skills Required:

• General accounting principles and standards • Best practice auditing standards • Computer literacy (Microsoft office) • Presentation skills • Analytical skills • People management skills • Negotiation skills Essential Competencies

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Persuading and Influencing
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks