Group Planning & Operational Reporting Accountant - Pick n Pay

Responsible for the accuracy, validity and completeness of the Group’s operational, planning and forecast reporting, and providing relevant financial reporting to the CFO and Group Executive to enable them to make sound business decisions. Ensuring all timelines are strictly adhered to, continuous implementation, strict application of operational and accounting standards and controls throughout the Group.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for end to end Group planning, forecasting and budgeting processes
• Ensure that the quality and integrity of Group reporting is maintained and assist with Group reporting, including:
• • Group sales tracking as and when required (daily, weekly, monthly, bi-annual and annual)
  • Monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual Group management reporting
  • Bi-annual and annual publication of the suite of financial reports process
• Prepare and analyse bi-annual and annual Financial Review Committees, Group Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and Supervisory Board financial reports

• Assistance of Group Costs and Gabriel Road accounts
• Ensure continuous implementation and strict application of operational and accounting standards, throughout all budget and forecast reporting (including legal entity reporting and prior year comparability)
• Provide regular and direct assistance to the CFO and Head of Group Reporting in financial analysis (actuals, budgets, forecasts and targets)
• Report development and testing, ensuring quick turnaround in line with changes required by the dynamic business environment
• Ensure continuous development, innovation and automation (where possible) of all reporting, allowing for the flexibility of the fast-moving consumer goods industry
• Apply principles of accounting in variance reporting, trend analysis and investigations Identify and alert the Head of Group Reporting of any irregularity, lack of adherence to process and procedures, weakness in internal controls, and any actual or potential concerns arising out of the financial and operational reporting
• Recommend actions to resolve discrepancies/non-compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Keep up to date with IFRS standards and all accounting concepts, practices, and procedures
• Assist with CA Trainee Programme, on the rotation of CA trainees to Group Reporting
• Assist with external analyst/investor queries, as required

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) 2 to 4 years of post-qualification experience
• Budget, planning and forecast experience
• Intermediate Microsoft suite competency essential (PowerPoint and Excel)
• BPP / SAP advantageous

• Management accounting experience advantageous
• Financial and tax regulatory experience advantageous

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
• Pro-active approach to implementation of changes in operational and accounting requirements
• Strong sense of accountability and excellence
• Ability to effectively multitask
• Well organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work well under pressure Ability to follow process and procedure
• Strong sense of self-investment and growth in knowledge of Group
• Good teamwork skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships and to work collaboratively within the Group