Accountant: Pick n Pay

Accountant.

Pick n Pay is hiring an Accountant to manage the Management Accounting and Forecast Process for the Retail Division.

Highly motivated, results orientated and self-directed individual
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to present ideas in a business-friendly, concise and easily comprehensible manner
Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to effectively priorities and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Strong customer service presence, collaboration, negotiation, communication, organization, people management and conflict resolution skills
Pro-active approach to implementation of changes
Strong sense of accountability and operational excellence
Well organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent planning and time management skills
People Orientation

Preparation, review and analysis of:
Management reporting information
Budget and forecasting requirements
Turnover and operational dashboard reporting
Responsible for preparation of presentations for key internal management meetings relating to financial performance and reporting requirements
Variance reporting, trend analysis, reviews and detailed investigations
Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements relating to financial control in income statement and balance sheet reporting and investigate financial control weaknesses
Collaborate with the other finance department managers to support overall goals and objectives
Review, assess, streamline and enhance existing processes to ensure on time delivery
Report development, ensuring quick turnaround for operational reporting needs in line with changes required by the dynamic business environment
Responsible for maintenance of profit center (PC) and chart of accounts hierarchy as well as BPC master data dimensions to ensure that it is in line with reporting needs
Key support for the implementation of BPC financial system, including system and report testing
Responsible for ad-hoc financial analysis, special projects, and other similar or related duties