Job Description\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tAn exciting opportunity exists in the Group\u2019s finance team based in Cape Town, South Africa, for a dynamic, energetic and experienced qualified CA (SA) to head up the Group\u2019s technical accounting function, in addition to a number of operational areas and strategic projects. It offers the successful applicant an opportunity to become part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced retail environment that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, personal development and excellence.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tTechnical accounting
\n\tAssume responsibility for all technical accounting matters, including the implementation and oversight of new accounting standards
\n\tMember of the Group accounting forum, which is responsible for overseeing the accounting treatment, processes and preparation of financial statements of the Group and subsidiary companies
\n\tOversee the preparation and review of the Group and subsidiary company annual financial statements, ensuring best-in-class financial reporting, IFRS compliance and technical accuracy within a tight reporting timetable. This includes the preparation of accounting policies, disclosure frameworks, selected note disclosure and facilitating the external audit review.
\n\tFacilitate the technical review by external auditors of the Group and subsidiary company annual financial statements
\n\tResponsible for maintaining the financial reporting control framework for purposes of the CEO\/CFO attestation as required in terms of the JSE Listings requirements<\/p>\n
Share schemes<\/p>\n
\tResponsible for all share scheme and related accounting, including reconciliations
\n\tPrepare share scheme disclosure for Group and subsidiary company annual financial statements
\n\tPrepare share scheme workings and reconciliation for the Group tax team to facilitate income tax calculations and returns
\n\tMaintain the data in the accounting package used for share-based payment accounting, including the reconciliation to the share scheme system
\n\tAssist with the preparation and review of the calculation of diluted number of shares in issue
\n\tAccounting for the Group\u2019s share scheme trust<\/p>\n
Funding<\/p>\n
\tParticipate in funding negotiations and review of funding agreements
\n\tMonitor covenant compliance and report back to lenders
\n\tReport to board and investment committee on covenant compliance and funding costs
\n\tReview all related reconciliations<\/p>\n
Merchandise imports<\/p>\n
\tOversee the finance imports (shipping) function and provide guidance and support to the team
\n\tReview all journals, reconciliations and monthly profit & loss\/trading reports
\n\tCheck and approve import clearing agent invoices and payments
\n\tReport to investment committee on foreign exchange exposures
\n\tReport to tax forum on import VAT and duty compliance<\/p>\n
Merchandise accounts payable<\/p>\n
\tOversee the merchandise accounts payable function and provide guidance and support to the teams
\n\tReview all reconciliations and ad hoc transactions<\/p>\n
Sundry debtors<\/p>\n
\tOversee sundry debtors team and provide guidance and support to the team
\n\tReview all journals and reconciliations
\n\tResponsible for monitoring and reporting on all sundry loans\/advances to suppliers and the Group\u2019s supplier development fund<\/p>\n
Ad hoc\/strategic projects<\/p>\n
\tParticipate in and support the delivery of ad hoc and strategic projects that support the Group\u2019s strategic objectives<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tCA (SA)
\n\tCurrently the candidate should at least be at a Finance Manager level in a public listed company of a similar size, and ideally within retail or similar sector
\n\tExtensive experience (at least 10 years post articles or more) and successful track record of working in a complex financial environment, at this level
\n\tHighly numerate with a professional understanding of technical accounting standards, financial statements and reporting, and financial controls
\n\tExperience in credit retail would be an advantage<\/p>\n
Competencies\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tHigh level of energy, drive and pace associated with working in a highly dynamic and fast-paced fashion environment
\n\tGood interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
\n\tHigh attention to detail
\n\tThe ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
\n\tResilient, tenacious and assertive
\n\tGood analytical and problem solving skills
\n\tExceptional technical skills<\/p>\n
Deadline:8th August,2025<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.truworths.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
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