Management Accountant

The Management Accountant is responsible for providing financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and business performance insights to support strategic decision-making.

CIMA or CA (SA)

Newly qualified /1+ year of post-articles/ financial accounting experience

Retail experience is an advantage

Experience with Accounting, Financial planning and budgeting, Process knowledge, People management, Advanced MS Office, and Analytical ability

Key Competencies

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Good organisational and time-management skills

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

High level of integrity and confidentiality

Proactive approach to identifying issues and solutions

Budgets and Forecasting

Preparation of the divisional budget and strategy for different departments in order for departments to forecast their spend for the upcoming financial year.

Reporting and Analysis

Assist in compilation and submission of reports weekly, monthly, at half year and year-end and annually (e.g. Group financial reporting pack - GMB, PF management report, board pack, half year & year-end financial packs, annual budget packs, 5-year financial model, RLC, general ledger, trial balance etc.)

Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

Prepare monthly management accounts and financial performance reports.

Analyze variances between actual, budget, and forecast results.

Provide detailed commentary on financial performance and key business drivers.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Feasibility

Coordinate the annual budgeting process across departments.

Prepare rolling forecasts and financial projections.

Monitor expenditure against approved budgets.

Support business units in developing realistic financial plans.

Set monthly store sales targets.

Financial Analysis

Use business insights and provide sales & cost centre analysis against budget & forecast to provide feedback & / or recommendations

Prepare feasibility studies for investment decisions relating to stores

Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements

Internal / External Audit

Ensure that the finance team complies with all internal / external audit requirements. This includes preparing working papers at half year & year-end as well as attending any necessary meetings.

Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls and procedures

Laise with internal and external audit and provide requested information

Support risk management activities relating to finance.

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.

Drive automation and efficiency within finance functions.

Assist with financial projects, system improvements and ad hoc analysis

General administration

Effective control of all costs, cashflow management and other finance efficiencies (e.g. monthly forecasting, credit card expenditure, annual insurance renewals & vehicle fleet costs) to maintain the businesses general administration.

Update the monthly financial model by country including income statement, balance sheet & cashflow including sign off of monthly balance sheet and general ledger.

Processing of month end journals.

Review work performed by finance team members and provide guidance where required

Reviewing of payments ensuring queries are raised and resolved prior to release

Supervision of junior team members