Website PEP
Welcome to PEP! PEP is Africa’s largest single brand retailer operating around 1800 stores in Southern Africa. As well as clothing and footwear, PEP sells homeware, FMCG, cellular and airtime products and also offers a range of other services such as cash-backs, Capfin (for loans), funeral policie… read mores, cross-border money transfers, selected bill payments, Flash electricity tokens, a VISA debit card called PEPplus and more… PEP employs more than 15000 people who are united by one of the strongest corporate cultures in the world called Sikhula KunYe (which means we are growing together). PEP conducts more than 265 million customer transactions and sells around 600 million products per year. It sells 50% of all cellular handsets, 55% of all schoolwear and 72% of all school shoes in South Africa. Since 1965 PEP has aimed to delight their remarkable customers who on a very small budget make it possible for their families to live with dignity and pride. Radnor Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
We are looking for an energetic Accountant to lead our Stores Banking team.
If you have a passion for enhancing end-to-end processes, analysing data to provide meaningful insights, and growing a team, then this is your role.
In this role, you will work closely with our Sales team to identify and resolve potential fraud.
You will also have the opportunity to hone your skills in monthly reporting and budgeting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading and growing the Stores Banking team
Responsible for identifying and communicating potential losses to the Risk team for further investigation.
Budgeting and monthly accounting
Monthly variance reporting for bank fees and Insurance
Overall responsibility for the management of Insurance claims
Relationship management with banks and third-party providers
Responsible for process enhancement and increased efficiencies (system and IT process)
Ad hoc tasks
Requirements
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS
B. Com or related qualification (with Accounting Major)
3 – 5 years of experience in a financial position
Understanding of Stores banking processes
Retail experience will be an advantage
Management experience and skills will be an advantage
Computer literacy: Google Suite (Advanced Google Sheets)
Understanding of financial accounting
Numerical reasoning ability
Understand banking laws (e.g. Interchange legislation; POPi)
Awareness of the impact of decisions made
Ability to implement new systems and processes
SAP experience will be an advantage
Competencies: Devotion to quality, Result oriented, Structuring, Integrity, Drive, Organisational sensitivity, Team building, Analysing and forming opinions
Apply via company website ( http://www.pepstores.com ) or
pep.mcidirecthire.com