Accountant: Retail

SUMMARY:
Calling all experienced Financial Accountants in the Retail Industry.

POSITION INFO:
Our client, a leader in their industry, is looking for a meticulous and highly skilled Financial Accountant to oversee and enhance their financial activities.

This role, based in Sandton, Johannesburg North, offers an incredible opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a thriving company while staying ahead in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Maintain accurate financial records that adhere to local accounting standards and company policies, preparing management accounts and annual financial statements.
• General Ledger Management: Oversee the general ledger, ensuring accurate classification of transactions.
• Stock Control: Implement and maintain robust stock control processes, ensuring effective inventory management.
• Costing: Manage costing processes, providing accurate cost analysis to support pricing and profitability decisions.
• Reconciliations & Analysis: Reconcile accounts, including bank statements, accounts receivable, and payable; identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial projections, analysing financial performance against budgets and forecasts and offering actionable insights.
• Management Accounting: Conduct management accounting tasks, including variance analysis, to inform strategic decision-making.
• Month-End & Year-End Closing: Lead month-end and year-end closing procedures for timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with internal teams to enhance financial processes, implementing improvements to streamline operations.
• Audit & Compliance Support: Support external audits, ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to IFRS and tax laws.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with evolving accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations to ensure compliance and best practices.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles.
• 2-5 years of post-articles experience within the retail, wholesale, or franchise industry.
• Extensive knowledge on managing stock and inventory levels.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax laws, and South African regulatory requirements.