Responsibilities

Reporting lines to the Financial Manager and Second-in-Charge of the financial department
Weekly operational financial results reports to prepare from Point Of Sales systems / BI systems
Weekly stock transfer reports to prepare and resolve discrepancies
Weekly and monthly Franchisor reporting submissions
Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for directors' and shareholders' meetings
Assist in the preparation of presentations for area manager meetings
Assist in Annual audit preparations, schedules, queries, etc.
Assist in any SARS and Franchisor related audits
Assist with stock take procedures and analyzing results
Additional work with acquisitions of new stores
Local store marketing schedules, assist in audits, send information to agents
Streamline and automate various financial reports
Various reporting from BI portals
Various yearly projects to do, for example (but not limited to):
Insurance policy updates
Tax box reports in Evolution
Fixed assets register to clean up and link to new systems
Assistance with possible new POS system to implement

STATS SA submissions
Assist with meeting daily, weekly, and monthly finance deadlines
Assist with Cash Flow forecasting and schedules when needed
Assist with budget preparations and importing into the accounting system
Assist with drafting the annual financial statements and supporting schedules
Assist with all taxation calculations (Income, Provisional & Deferred) and submissions to SARS
Assist with developing business processes and internal controls to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensure quality control & integrity of all financial transactions, compliance, and financial reporting
Assist with streamlining/automating systems and procedures
Assist with any on the job training for any staff in the department when needed
Any ad hoc duties and projects in Finance Department on a daily/weekly / monthly/yearly basis
Back-up for the financial accountants to do their financial accounting work, when needed

Requirements

B Com Accounting degree with completed articles
CA (SA)
5 years of Accountant post article experience in the Food Industry with BI Analyst exposure
3 years of Retail experience
Delivering results and meeting expectations
A structured and organized approach
Focused on detail and accuracy
5 years of Pastel Evolution experience
Advanced Excel Skills (non-negotiable)
BI Reporting experience
Excellent reconciliation skills & financial applicable technical knowledge