Assistant Financial Controller

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (preferable)
2–5 years’ experience in finance, capital expenditure management, or financial analysis
Strong SAP experience (IM module advantageous)
Advanced Excel skills
Strong understanding of capital budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis
Experience working with large data sets and multiple stakeholders
High attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume transactional work
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities

Competencies

Capital Project Administration (SAP)
Create internal order numbers in SAP for approved capital projects; a high-volume, transaction-driven responsibility
Manage internal order movements by reallocating funds between projects as required by stakeholders and in line with approvals
Perform year-end close-out and rollover of BANs to ensure accurate system reporting

Capex Tracking, Reporting & Governance
Build and maintain capital expenditure trackers, monitoring budgets, actuals, commitments, and forecasts
Track and monitor capital approvals, ensuring spend aligns with approved investment cases
Prepare detailed capex reporting and slides for the group reporting team in the required format and level of detail
Track capital commitments, perform age analysis, assist with timely settlement, and work with stakeholders to manage long lead-time outstanding commitments

Financial Reporting & Compliance
Complete Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) and Intangible Asset notes for the Group Annual
Complete capital commitments disclosure
Liaise closely with the Group Financial Reporting team to provide accurate and timely information when required especially during half year and year end
Fulfil STATSSA and other retail-related reporting requirements as required

Performance Analytics & Business Insights
Produce store and project performance reporting by comparing original approved ROIs and benchmarks against actual performance
Conduct trend analysis to assess historical investment performance and provide predictive insights to influence future investment decisions

Feasibilities & Capital Planning
Develop financial models and feasibilities for new stores, refurbishments, and alternative store formats
Support capital budgeting by collating and consolidating annual capital budgets across the group

Ad Hoc
Process corporate credit card transactions related to travel and capital projects
Support continuous improvement initiatives within capex reporting, tracking, and governance processes

Closing Date: 31 January 2026