Management Accountant

We are seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join our Finance team, focusing on Store Operations across our brands. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate sales and financial data to both Operations and Financial Management teams, enabling informed decision-making and supporting the execution of business strategies. If you’re passionate about driving financial performance and operational success, we’d love to hear from you!

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS (Skills & Knowledge)

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years general accounting experience is essential
• B Comm with articles is the minimum educational requirement, with CA (SA), CIMA, ACCA advantageous.
• Previous experience in Management Accounting within a retail environment is advantageous.
• Proficiency in the latest Microsoft/ G-suite packages is an essential requirement
• Good presentation and communication skills
• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent numerical skills.
• The ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail.
• Has a high energy level, is performance-driven and deadline-orientated.
• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.
• Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to multi-task and deal with complexities, use initiative to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To compile, verify and issue operational sales information and to present the information at sales meetings.
• To compile, verify and provide operational statistical information for the operations team.
• To verify, approve and submit store information for payment of store incentives and to resolve queries.
• To compile, verify and issue operations financial information to support Operation business decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation and compilation of annual store sales and expense budgets as well as the monthly management thereof.
• Monitoring of expenses/costs at the store level and reporting on exceptions.
• Monthly reporting and in-depth analysis of Shrinkage results for stores
• Assist with any ad hoc requests related to the portfolio