Operational Accountant

Recruiter:

Kerry Kopp Recruitment

Job Ref:

KZN000618/KK

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Location:

Paarl, South Africa

SUMMARY:
OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTANT
PAARL - WESTERN CAPE
Job Specification
The incumbents will be responsible for overseeing the finance and admin function for the Retail Urban region, providing ad hoc decision support to senior management, driving efficiencies and system improvements, and providing timely and accurate reporting and service to stakeholders within the business.
YOUR OWN VEHICLE AND VALID DRIVERS LICENCE ARE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS JOB

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

B Degree (BCom or CIMA) with 4 years related experience
Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint knowledge

Key performance indicators

Analyse and report financial performance against performance targets
Compile monthly reports
Coordinate annual branch & capital budget
Control financial feasibility studies and cost analysis for new proposals, projects, and infrastructure
Strategic support to Regional Manager, branches, and other stakeholders.

Optimisation

Ensure branch controls are implemented in line with company policy
Optimize utilization of company networks
Provide sound advice to internal clients on applications and systems
Manage and assist with the annual external audit
Quality orientation and assurance
Ensure stock counts are done in accordance with policy and ensure all variances are reported accurately
Report on functional information
Drive the collection of and reporting on functional business information
Administration and ad hoc functions

Digital Transformation

Assist/train/upskill branch staff on financial systems, policies & procedures
Ensure risk management, governance, and legal compliance
Initiate continuous improvement (Innovation)
Perform continuous evaluation of branch controls, remotely and on site

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