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Cape Town
Posted 2 months ago
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:  To ensure the reliability of accounting and manage the financial reporting of PEP Africa's subsidiaries and end-to-end project management of financial related projects, as well as provide advice and support to Management to enable them to make informed business decisions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Contribution to Strategy:
  • Provide input and support the implementation of  the Finance strategy that is aligned with the annual business strategy
  • Communication & execution of subsequent action plans (i.e. specifications, timelines and budget)
Team Management:
  • Establishes clear, specific and measurable objectives for the team and drives team delivery and contribution
  • Motivates, inspires and builds team morale and culture by recognising and celebrating successes
Management Accounts and Statutory Reporting:
  • Manage key financial processes such as CEO Report, Pepkor Report, New Accounting standards, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts for ISBS, Annual audits,etc
  • Manage various reports to the business  (e.g. store income statements, cellfin, income statement, Exco reports and presentations, etc)
Treasury Management:
  • Manage all banking relationships, systems and payments for PEP Africa
  • Manage all store deposits & card transactions for stores across the Africa countries
Stock and GP’s:
  • Ensure accurate and timely recording, as well as analysis of inventory entries (CFH, FMCG and Cellular) as well as monitoring of effective Gross Profit %
  • Review and reconciliation of inventory export and import entries
Compliance Management:
  • Ensure compliance and relevant report back with regards to the South African Reserve and other relevant legislation (including VAT acts) pertaining to imports and export transactions
  • Monitor compliance to local in-country (in Africa) central bank legislation compliance and support Country Financial Managers to ensure compliance  
Policies and procedures
  • Maintain agreed and standardised Treasury policies and procedures, including but not limited to Minimum cash balances per annum, Counterparty risk and Repatriations priority etc.
Tax Management
  • Ensure timely submission and payment of the various returns (VAT, PAYE, Tax, etc.) 
  • Ensure accurate and on time accounting and reporting of Tax in line with IFRS and/or local GAAP
Ad hoc tasks and involvement in projects   JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS
    • Qualified CA (SA)
    • 5+ years’ experience in Finance environment (of which at least 3 years’ audit management experience)
    • 3 years leadership/management experience (advantageous)
    • Retail industry experience will be advantageous
    • Knowledge of financial control environment and governance
    • Understanding of the business, industry and economic environment and relevant role-players
    • Knowledge of accounting for foreign currencies and consolidation is desirable
    • Computer literacy: Advanced level (MS Office Software, Google Suite and Financial systems) 
    • Willingness to travel to Africa on an ad hoc basis
    • South African citizen
  CLOSING DATE: 27 March 2025   If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, click this link to apply OR send your CV to careers@pepafrica.com PEP Africa strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.    

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:  To ensure the reliability of accounting and manage the financial reporting of PEP Africa’s subsidiaries and end-to-end project management of financial related projects...

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