Accountant

SUMMARY:
Join a well‑established, reputable retail group known for stability, long‑term growth, and a strong

POSITION INFO:

Join a well‑established, reputable retail group known for stability, long‑term growth, and a strong national footprint. This role forms part of a dynamic finance team responsible for supporting strategic financial operations across the group.

Why join this team?

• Contribute to a high‑performance finance department within a large, structured corporate environment
• Work closely with senior finance leadership, gaining exposure to group-level financial processes
• Engage in diverse financial activities across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and statutory compliance

What you will be doing:

• Support preparation of group and brand budgets, forecasts, and monthly updates
• Prepare monthly expense analysis and variance reporting for management accounts
• Compile and distribute monthly departmental expense reports
• Review Branch Monthly Accounts for distribution (Group Operational/Blue Trading Reports)
• Prepare monthly procurement summaries for merchandise and BEE assessment
• Assist with quarterly management accounts for BLNE operations
• Perform general ledger control and management, including journal approvals and trial balance reviews
• Participate in daily/monthly payment cycles as an authorised signatory
• Review month‑end Accounts Payable payment remittances
• Assist in drafting statutory annual financial statements
• Liaise with auditors to ensure statutory compliance and timely completion of financial statements
• Support the Group Finance Manager with daily operational outputs and ad‑hoc projects

What we are looking for:

• Relevant accounting qualification (e.g., BCom Accounting or equivalent)
• Experience in financial accounting, reporting, and budgeting processes
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in general ledger systems (experience with SmartStream advantageous)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a structured environment
• High level of professionalism, accuracy, and organisational skills

Benefits and unique aspects:

• Exposure to group-level finance processes
• Opportunities for professional growth and skills development
• Work within a collaborative, supportive finance team

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