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- Finance Administrator (Rentals) Talentpool
- Cashbook Clerk (FTC) Mr Price Group
- Assistant Financial Manager Power Fashion
- Payroll Administrator Power Fashion
- Group Tax Accountant Mr Price Group
- Stock Controller Talent Pool
- Creditors (FTC) Talent Pool
- Chartered Accountant Talent
Finance Administrator (Rentals) Talentpool
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are often looking for contractors to assist our Real Estate team with finance. These contracts are normally 3 months long only.
This is a talentpool advert – meaning that this is not an active current vacancy but a place where you can apply to be considered for this role in the future when it arises.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Capturing & Payments:
- Capture local and foreign rental supplier’s expenses on purchase order system (DAX) against correct cost centre/supplier.
- Ensure all EFT’s are done timeously.
- Calculate turnover rental due.
- Reporting & Recon:
- Prepare a Variance to Last Month report on a monthly basis and send to Commercial Manager for review.
- Maintain electricity consumption reports and BEE certificates.
- Prepare and ensure turnover certificates are sent to landlords annually. Update and send turnover sales to landlords monthly.
- Perform a recon against the supplier statement and if variances found, follow up. Monitor rentals against the lease management database.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A finance-based qualification
- Sound knowledge of MS Office suite (MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel)
- Matric
- 2-3 Years creditors experience
- Experience with dealing with landlords and rentals
Cashbook Clerk (FTC) Mr Price Group
JOB DESCRIPTION
Cashbook Clerk – 4 month fixed term contract (not a permanent job)
What does a Cashbook Clerk Do? They ensure the reconciliation of the assigned accounts are maintained on a monthly basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Cashbook processing and Bank Recon:
-Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation for each bank account, both local and foreign, to reconcile the bank statements to the General Ledger bank balance in order to investigate variances or discrepancies which may result in loss.
Processing of monthly interest and bank charges
Variance Analysis:
-Identify and investigate cash variances within stores and instances of fraud in order to resolve differences and avoid loss.
Assist team with adhoc tasks
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/ Skills:
-Computer literate – ability to work on Excel, MS Outlook, Dynamics (D365) an advantage
-Strong experience of Bank reconciliations
-Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to multi-task and operate successfully under tight deadlines and time pressures
-Ability to solve problems
-2 years’ experience in the finance industry
Education
-Matric
-Finance-related qualification
Assistant Financial Manager Power Fashion
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Purpose of this Assistant Finance Manager role is to assist with the day-to-day functioning & management of the finance team resulting in timely and accurate monthly, half-year & year-end financial results.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting
- Assist in compilation and submission of reports weekly, monthly, at half year and year-end and annually (e.g. Group financial reporting pack – GMB, PF management report, board pack, half year & year-end financial packs, annual budget packs, 5 year financial model, RLC, general ledger, trial balance etc.).
Internal / External Audit
- Ensure that the finance team complies with all internal / external audit requirements. This includes preparing working papers at half year & year-end as well as attending any necessary meetings.
Payments
- Approve and release payments in order to ensure all invoices are paid timeously. This includes suppliers, monthly salaries, monthly & annual incentives, ad hoc payments.
Analysis
- Use business insights and provide sales & cost centre analysis against budget & forecast in order to provide feedback & / or recommendations at monthly meetings with FM.
General administration
- Effective control of all costs, cashflow management and other finance efficiencies (e.g. monthly forecasting, credit card expenditure, annual insurance renewals & vehicle fleet costs) in order to maintain the businesses general administration. Submission of VAT & Tax returns for foreign entities.
- Update the monthly financial model by country including income statement, balance sheet & cashflow including sign off of monthly balance sheet and general ledger.
- Processing of month end journals.
QUALIFICATIONS
- CIMA or CA (SA)
- 3+ years of financial accounting experience
- Retail experience is essential
- Experience with Accounting, Financial planning and budgeting, Process knowledge, People management, Advanced MS Office and Analytical ability
Payroll Administrator Power Fashion
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Payroll Administrator is responsible and accountable for the accurate processing of weekly and monthly payroll for an allocated portfolio and accurate final salary payment to associates. The Payroll Administrator also manages payroll concerns and queries
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Stakeholder engagement
• Interaction with associates, stores, Regional Managers, Area Managers etc. to address payroll related questions and concerns.
2. Salary Payments
• Create payments for salaries, adhoc and monthly payments for Team Leader to process payments.
3. Payroll Reporting
• Process reports for payroll checking and individual regions to ensure data integrity.
4. Payroll Reconciliation
• Third party reconciliation such as medical aid balancing, retirement fund balancing etc. to ensure correct data and balancing of payment totals.
5. Process Payroll
• Process all input and batch import received from all areas of the business relevant to individual associates to update and maintain payroll data.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience:
• 3+ years payroll experience
2. Knowledge:
• Sage 300 Payroll (highly proficient)
• Excel advanced
3. Qualification
Finance qualification preferred
Group Tax Accountant Mr Price Group
JOB DESCRIPTION
It takes a highly organised, energetic individual with a true commitment to thrive in this deadline-driven environment. Mr Price Group Limited is looking to acquire the services of a Group Tax Accountant.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare current tax computations, deferred tax computations, tax related journals and tax disclosures for the financial statements by applying the local and foreign country specific tax rules
- Provide assistance with the year end and interim reporting tax consolidation process
- Prepare income tax returns and the supporting schedules for South African and foreign group subsidiaries
- Prepare detailed and accurate provisional tax calculations and make payments to various Revenue Authorities timeously
- Take ownership of and co-ordinate the various recurring processes and submissions such as dividends tax returns, carbon tax returns, etc.
- Review of capital allowance calculations and implement updates for any changes in legislation
- Consolidate, prepare/review, and submit monthly VAT returns
- Prepare transfer pricing documentation such as but not limited to transfer pricing returns and Country by Country Reporting, as well as collate data for the local files
- Collate, review and consolidate data as well as prepare responses to queries from South African and foreign Revenue Authorities
- Provide support to the group tax team for but not limited to; returns, payments, extracting and filtering data, collating documents that support responses to Tax Authority audits and general tax support.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education:
- Bcom Taxation, with Bcom Honours in Taxation preferred
2. Experience:
- 3-4 years work experience with experience in the corporate income tax field
3. Knowledge/ Skills:
- Attention to detail and good numerical skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills, especially Excel
- Sound technical knowledge of tax legislation
- Experience in preparation of current tax computations and deferred tax computations
- Experience in preparation of income tax returns, VAT returns, provisional tax returns, dividend tax returns and carbon tax returns
- Experience with relevant tax legislation in African countries would be advantageous
- Previous experience in a tax role is a key requirement
4. Key Attributes:
-Self-motivated, proactive and works independently
-Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation
-Able to work well in a team
-Excellent interpersonal and business relationship skills
-Deadline driven and able to work under pressure
-Highly organized
Stock Controller Talent Pool
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a Talent Pool advert for Stock Control contractors for the Mr Price Group. Our stock control contracts are normally 3 months in length. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted when suitable roles arise. The purpose of this role is to ensure stock information for the divisions is up to date and all queries are resolved timeously.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide support and advice to Operations / Distribution Centre / Courier companies regarding the stock policies and procedures, queries, and claims
• Monitor transfers In-transit and manage the age analysis of stock in-transit
• Resolve and analyze transfer queries and claims between stores, Distribution Centre and Courier companies
• Stock Take Preparation – assist in the preparation of stores for stock-takes
• Ensure all stock take data is updated and processed
• Ensure stock administration and Stock Take Variance Reports are complete and valid for month-end
• Review stock variances and monitor shrinkage results
• Follow up of claims submitted to Courier companies
• Assist team with adhoc tasks
QUALIFICATIONS
• Finance related diploma or degree
• 2+ year’s Stock Control experience
• Computer literate (MS Office and Outlook)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to multi-task and operate successfully under tight deadlines and time pressures
• Ability to solve problems
• Attention to detail
A reminder that this is a talent pool for contractors and you will only be contacted in the future when suitable roles arise.
Creditors (FTC) Talent Pool
JOB DESCRIPTION
This 3 month contract role is responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all sundry creditors in an accurate, efficient and timely manner. A reminder that this is a talent pool vacancy, meaning that we will only contact you when this vacancy arises.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Invoices.
- Process invoices and purchase orders.
- Match and batch invoices and delivery notes.
- Follow up on payment of invoices due, by sending bill reminders and contacting clients to ensure that no invoices are long outstanding.
2. Payments.
- Process accounts and incoming payments in order to follow up where payments are missed.
- Prepare sundry creditors payments and ensure suppliers are paid timeously to avoid penalties of missed payments.
- BEE Certificates.
- Follow-up on BEE certificates for each service provider to ensure compliance and documentation is available on DAX.
4. Reconciliations.
- Reconcile the accounts receivables ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Prepare reconciliations of amounts owed to each sundry vendor (per the statement received) against the amount owed per DAX to ensure consistency between the two.
- Data Capturing.
- Maintain the sundry creditors data base including capturing of new suppliers in DAX.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- Grade 12.
- Qualification in Finance (preferred)
- Experience:
- 2-3 Years ‘creditors experience
- Strong MS Excel experience
- Knowledge:
- Microsoft Office.
- Book Keeping Software.
- Accounting Process Knowledge.
- Business Acumen.
- Retail.
- Oracle
Chartered Accountant Talent
JOB DESCRIPTION
Why our CAs love working for us:
· We have an honest and refreshing work culture that differs greatly from smaller companies and audit firms.
· We are a multidimensional, listed company that is one of the largest retailers in South Africa and soon to be Africa!
· Our head office is based in Durban and we don’t have a dress code
· We consider newly registered Chartered Accountants, fresh from audit
· Career growth opportunities across the 9 trading divisions of the Mr Price Group
· CAs are commercial in their roles. They partner with stakeholders across the business to effectively grow and streamline the business
· A continuously evolving Finance Tech Stack to support you in partnering with the business and in your career
Why are we the best?
· Rated the #1 most valuable fashion retailer in South Africa by Kantar
· Only fashion value retailer in the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Top 30 Index
· We offer great benefits, such as medical aid, pension fund contributions ,contributions, growing loyalty bonuses, long and short term incentives.
· We have 5.2 million shoppers
RESPONSIBILITIES
What is a day in the life of a Chartered Accountant?
Assisting with organisational growth by leading finance teams or being part of them. Every person has a chance to contribute to the larger picture and explore different aspects of the organisation to help them expand and grow. The sky is the limit here at Mr Price, it’s the perfect environment to push yourself to new heights while grounding yourself in a relaxed Durban, fun loving culture.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are always on the hunt for Talented Chartered Accountants for vacancies within the Mr Price Group. If you are a registered Chartered Accountant, or eligible to register (completed board 2), then we would like to have you as part of our Talent Pool upcoming vacancies.
We have several roles within the Group that a Chartered Accountant can be considered for. We have CAs in IT, Operations and Strategy roles too!
All the best with your applications.
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