Job Description
About the Role
Our client, a leading South African fashion retailer, is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Manager with experience in banking and treasury management to join their team. The role involves managing multiple deadlines, demonstrating strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills, and communicating effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Finance Manager, ensure the reconciliation of all company bank and GL accounts and resolve/reporting all discrepancies
- Ensure the correct policies and procedures are in place and being followed by the banking team in collecting documentation from stores with regards to queries/discrepancy resolution
- Propose banking & treasury policy amendments/enhancements where applicable
- Incorporate new business developments into the daily reconciliation process where relevant (new stores, new bank accounts, new acquisitions, new tender types)
- Ensure system effectiveness and efficiency, by liaising with IT Finance routinely to prioritise, and escalate appropriately
- Routinely liaise with local and foreign banks regarding banking & treasury matters
- Ensure all queries are resolved within the permitted timeframes
- Ensure all Banking and Treasury KPI`s are met
- Assist the banking team with regards to succession and stand-in support, in the absence of any team members
- Liaise with external and internal audit as required
- Ensure accurate daily cash flow forecasting and efficient resulting investment/disinvestment and funding obligations are actioned meticulously daily
- Ensure all banking agreements are current and signed by management
- Manage funding monthly requirements, ensuring repayments/charges are actioned and accounted for correctly
- Preparation of banking covenant calculations and submission of all required funding agreement requirements to the necessary institutions within the required time periods
- Assisting in the secretarial duties for Investment Committee meetings
- Ensure the completion and submission of all legislative documentary requirements to various institutions within required deadlines
- Management of the head office petty cash function. Ensuring compliance with policy, updating policy as appropriate, spot checks and efficient office operation
- Accurate & timely completion of the company cash flow forecast
Requirements
- BCom or equivalent
- Experience in the banking/treasury management
- Experience in a finance retail environment
- Experience in general finance processes including, inter alia, bank reconciliations, foreign currency translation and conversion, bank card queries, resolving bank discrepancies etc.
- Management/supervisory experience and working within a team dynamic
- Very strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), Oracle Financials, Business Online, new Business Online (Africa) and an appropriate bank reconciliation system
Qualifications
No specific qualifications mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Salary information not provided.
How to Apply
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About Other Retail Jobs in Western Cape
In the Western Cape, the retail industry is a significant sector, employing thousands of people and contributing substantially to the regional economy. Typically, roles within this field involve supporting sales teams, managing store operations, and providing exceptional customer experiences. Generally, these positions require a combination of business acumen, communication skills, and flexibility.
When it comes to salary expectations for retail positions in Western Cape, it’s difficult to pinpoint exact figures due to the variability in factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. However, broadly speaking, salaries for entry-level retail roles can range from around R20 000 to R40 000 per annum, while more senior or specialist roles may command salaries between R60 000 to R120 000 per annum. Experience, qualifications, and specific job requirements often influence actual salary ranges.
Common skills required for retail positions include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, basic knowledge of point-of-sale systems and inventory management, as well as the capacity to adapt to changing sales trends and customer needs. Retail managers may also need to possess strong leadership and analytical skills, while those in more technical roles might require expertise in areas such as supply chain management or data analysis.
The retail industry is a diverse sector, employing professionals in various types of stores, from high-street retailers to specialist boutiques. Financial services sector companies often have large retail operations, while technology industries frequently incorporate e-commerce and digital sales platforms into their retail strategies. Manufacturing companies may also have retail arms for direct sales or product demonstrations.
Career development opportunities exist throughout the retail industry, with many roles offering potential for promotion to senior management positions or specialized departments such as visual merchandising or customer service training. Typically, employees in this field can expect to gain valuable experience and develop new skills through ongoing training programs, which may include leadership development courses, sales strategies workshops, or technical skill-building sessions.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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