FM_Office - Urgent Hiring

We are looking to hire a creative FM_Office to join our diverse team at Malander Placements in Cape Town, Western Cape.
Growing your career as a Full Time FM_Office is an amazing opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in planning, creativity and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of FM_Office at Malander Placements today!


SUMMARY:
Well seasoned Financial Manager needed for a renowned retail outlet based in Cape Town CBD POSITION INFO:
Retail clothing outlet is looking to engage the services of a Financial Manager. Main Responsibilities:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Assist the Accounts Payable manager to ensure the department runs effectively and efficiently
• Ensure all processes and controls are in place with regard to new supplier take on, supplier maintenance, contracts, discounts, terms and conditions and payments
• Key liaison with suppliers on payment and credit limit matters
• Key liaison with the external auditors to ensure a successful audit

BANKING AND TREASURY

• Assist the Banking and Treasury manager to ensure the department runs effectively and efficiently

• Ensure all processes and controls are in place with regard to bank reconciliations for stores, e-commerce, interbank transactions and money market accounts
• Ensure all agreements are in place with financial institutions, cash collection services and other service providers (Paypal, Klarna, Amazon etc.)
• Ensure all bank mandates are maintained at all times with financial institutions
• Key liaison with store cash collection service provider
• Key liaison with the business (retail operations, e-commerce team, payroll and accounts payable) on all banking related matters
• Ensure all store/e-commerce bank accounts are reconciled daily, and that all discrepancies are resolved timeously
• Ensure all bank reconciliations are performed and reviewed monthly, and that all discrepancies are resolved timeously  
• Prepare a daily cash flow forecast for 12 months ahead to establish business funding requirements
• Assist the Head of Finance with funding requirement reviews and negotiations
• Key liaison with banks to ensure business liquidity

STOCK INTEGRITY

• Assist the Stock Integrity manager to ensure the department runs effectively and efficiently

• Ensure all processes and controls are in place with regard to stock reconciliations for distribution centres and stores
• Ensure adequate stock provisions for shrinkage, write-offs and markdowns are in place
• Key liaison with the business (retail operations, e-commerce team, warehouse) on all stock related matters
• Ensure all stock reconciliations are performed and reviewed monthly 

MONTH END, HALF YEAR AND YEAR-END

• Close month-end for responsible areas in finance
• Ensure all accounts in responsible areas are performed and reviewed monthly
• Provide support to business stakeholders
• Provide ad hoc reports where necessary
• Deal with interim and year-end audit queries
• System testing involving new projects or initiatives across different software
• Ad hoc surveys relating to responsible areas
• Finance and business projects as required from time to time.

OTHER

• Managing a team of approx. 10 employees
• Identify key opportunities for areas of responsibility regarding improvement in systems and/or processes/controls
• Proactively identify weaknesses for areas of responsibility requiring improvement in systems and/or processes
• Manage the implementation of any new systems or processes relevant to the areas of responsibility

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Uphold OFFICE’s reputation by being a great ambassador for the brand
• Bring ideas to management on how ongoing improvements can be achieved

DEVELOPMENT OF SELF AND OTHERS

• Take ownership for own development and participate in a coaching and feedback culture
• Achieve agreed company objectives; attend training sessions, team meetings as requested

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact and gain respect and trust at all levels
• Proactive self-starter who thrives on being fully accountable for their work
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines
• Must be detail-oriented with strong analytical skills whilst still being able to view the ‘Big Picture’
• Ability to work well with others and handle pressure and rapidly changing demands in a fast paced environment
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Must be a flexible and adaptable person in terms of taking on responsibilities and covering for the work of others in the management accounts team when necessary

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

• Qualified CA/ACA/ACCA
• Solid and 2 year + managerial experience in Accounts Payable, Retail Banking and Treasury
• Solid experience in staff management
• Experience in setting up and maintaining a strong control environment
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Exposure to Oracle would be advantageous
• Solid experience in dealing with internal and external audit reviews
• Strong numeric, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Good technical and commercial skills
• Previous experience of working in a fast paced multi-site retail environment
• IT literate with experience gained in larger organisation with multiple platforms.

Benefits of working as a FM_Office in Cape Town, Western Cape:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary