Corporate Expense Controller needed at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Job Description

• Overall responsibility for the Corporate Finance Accountant is to manage financial transactions and management reporting, ensuring completeness, accuracy, timeliness and compliance with accounting principles, and providing financial insights to support decision-making. This role involves maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and performing reconciliations.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1- 2 years experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field would be advantageous
• Management accounting experience would be advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Pro-active approach to business initiatives
• Strong sense of accountability and operational excellence

Key responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual management accounts
• Record and verify financial transactions
• Maintain general ledger accounts
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Variance analysis and investigations
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and provide insights
• Perform account reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Innovate constantly to improve the reporting system to be in line with new technology and industry trends
• Perform related month end procedures in the finance and reporting systems
• Recommend actions to resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Prepare documentation for audits and other financial reviews
• Assist with the implementation of financial systems and processes
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall financial health of the organisation
• Perform other related duties as assigned