Financial Manager (FTC 3-Months) needed at Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop financial and tax strategies in consultation with external auditors           
• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes        
• Develop performance measures that support the company’s strategic direction
• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team          
• Manage the accounting departments
• Manage any third parties to which functions have been outsourced   
• Oversee the company’s transaction processing systems         
• Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions
• Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards 
• Report on financial results
• Analyse cash flow, cost controls and expenses to guide business leaders
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the company’s risk profile
• Maintain appropriate insurance coverage
• Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts 
• Arrange for debt and equity financing  
• Maintain banking relationships 

KEY SKILLS

• Qualified CA with minimum of 5 years experience
• Knowledge of SAGE 300             
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Effective management skill
• Interpersonal communication skill
• Knowledge of financial regulations
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports                               
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
• Conflict management
• Problem solving and decision making 

Deadline:11th July,2025