09 Oct
TFG Finance and Advisory
Cape Town
Position Description :
Planning and Management Reporting Accountant
The Planning and Management Reporting Accountant will support the Finance Centre of Excellence team in all areas relating to financial analysis and CFO presentations.
This role is responsible for the analysis and preparation of the consolidated planning and forecasting financial results presentations.
This role will work closely with the Head of Insights, Group & Performance Reporting to provide meaningful analysis of monthly and forecasting results to the CFO and find innovative ways of presenting the results.
The role will also take responsibility for the Budgeting System (BPC) and ensure that business updates their Budgets correctly, accurately and timeously.
In addition, the role will explore opportunities to enhance and automate management reporting and planning, apply improvements and advise on corrective actions.
This will be in collaboration with the Finance Systems and Projects team.
Job Requirements
Skills and attributes
- Good understanding of the retail industry
- Strong analytical abilities
- Strong business communication skills with an ability to work well in a collaborative environment with senior executives
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work independently
- Problem solving abilities
- Accuracy and strong attention to details
- Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
Experience
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience
- Basic SAP BPC and Analysis for Office experience preferable
- Previous management reporting experience preferable
Qualification
- B.Com or equivalent relevant Business or Finance degree
- CA(SA) (CIMA will be considered)
Key Performance Areas
- Take responsibility for the Budgeting System (BPC) and ensure that business updates their Budgets correctly, accurately and timeously.
- Work closely with the statutory and management reporting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Development and execution of standardised models, templates and processes for planning, budgeting and forecasting;
- Prepare accurately and timeously the consolidated Group planning, budgets and forecast information as required for the Head of Insights, Group & Performance Reporting’s approval;
- Identify, analyse and review budget variances and forecasts to identify trends, and provide support and insights to all divisions;
- Work closely with the Finance Projects and Systems Manager to automate management reporting and create predictive analytical insights and scenario planning to drive a proactive culture;
Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
▶️ Planning and Management Reporting Accountant - TFG Finance COE - Cape Town
🖊️ TFG Finance and Advisory
📍 Cape Town