Responsibilities
• Provide financial and analytical support for the pricing of services and sales forecasting processes. Respond to ad-hoc projects related to sales forecasting
• Assist with the new business process and working with Finance Head, IT and CEO.
• Responsible for day- to-day general ledger accounting and reconciliation, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas.
• Research and resolve Branch enquiries for assigned functional areas.
• Perform monthly income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis
• Analyze data to ensure proper accounting procedures have been followed
• Prepare financial reports, charts, tables and other exhibits as requested
• Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance Projects as assigned by Management
• Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the company’s performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan.
• Maintain and develop various financial models and standard templates for use by all of Finance during the planning processes, ensuring quality, accuracy and focused analytic review.
• Support Finance during the budgeting process by being first point of contact for issues and questions.
• Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls, and apply them.
• Demonstrate insightful use of financial analysis techniques, tools, and concepts, to provide practical counsel to business to drive business results.
• Understand and facilitate the integration of business processes, people, and relevant technology, in order to identify, configure, and communicate useful information, and to provide practical business leadership to drive business decision making across the company.
• Identify non-value added processes within the department and seeks solutions.
• Interpretation of large volumes of financial data (financial modelling)
• Determine cost of operations by establishing standard costs, analyzing operational data
• Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data.
• Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in costing methods.

Qualification, Experience and Skills
• A CA qualification, CA(SA)
• 8 years post articles
• Retail background
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles.
• Advanced MS Excel skills essential
• Financial modeling expertise essential
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion
• Knowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques required
• Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude
• Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems
• Strong presence with ability to interact with Senior Leadership.
• Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Cost Accounting, Statistical Analysis, Financial Planning and Strategy, Requirements Analysis, Financial Skills