Mr Price – Finance Jobs

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Head of Finance Mr Price Group

Job Description

The Head of Finance will be responsible for leading the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Payroll, and Shared Services teams executing financial strategy, operational efficiency, and compliance. This role requires a strategic leader with a strong background in financial management, forecasting, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Create and implement forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning techniques to achieve company objectives.
• Offer senior management financial analysis and suggestions for strategic decision-making.
• Examine management financial data, and company performance providing insights to management
• Oversee variance analysis and monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting.
• Work closely with statutory reporting team to ensure alignment between statutory and management reporting

Payroll Management

• Oversee the Group payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of processes through automation.
• Collaborate with HR on benefits administration, and payroll compliance.

Shared Services Operations

• Execute Group strategy of shared services 
• Establish policies and procedures to drive standardization and improve internal controls through automation
• Establish, track and report KPIs to management and divisions to measure efficiency, accuracy, and service levels

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop a high-performing team
• Partner with senior leadership to align financial strategy with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and company policies.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) 
• 6+ years of experience in financial leadership roles, with expertise in FP&A, payroll, and shared services.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, accounting principles, and payroll.
• Knowledge with ERP platforms, process automation, and finance systems.
• Outstanding problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• The capacity to work with great attention to detail in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

IT Procurement Administrator Mr Price IT

Job Description

We’re looking for an IT Procurement Administrator for our Technology team to focus on supporting the overall supply chain to ensure cost efficiencies.

If you have a track record of being super-efficient and have an eye for detail, we’d love to chat!

Responsibilities

• Procurement- To find and agree on terms of acquiring goods and services from external sources through a competitive bidding process
• Contract Management- To discover profitable suppliers for the division and to create partnerships. 
• To further secure Service Level Agreements between internal/external stakeholders and ensure expected service levels are met
• To negotiate with vendors to secure favourable terms and continuously update the division’s vendor list.
• Capture and track assets on asset management system
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders
• Keep internal stakeholeders informed of process

Qualifications

• Diploma in business administration / procurement (Procurement/Business qualification an advantage)                               
• 3+ years experience in an administrative procurement role (IT procurement an advantage) 
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)  

Mr Price Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager Mr Price IT

Job Description

We have a brand-new role in our technology team – we’re looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to focus on supporting the overall supply chain to ensure cost efficiencies.

If you have a track record of being super-efficient and have an eye for detail, we’d love to chat!

Responsibilities

·       Cost Management -Compile, analyse, forecast and produce financial reports to provide information to relevant parties for review and decision purposes. Management of expense payments for vendors to be paid correctly and timeously

·       Budgets and forecasts – Preparing budgets per department and updating and maintaining the internal forecasting applications

·       Governance and controls – Ensuring accuracy of financials, improving processes and procedures

·       Statutory reporting and audits – Preparing statutory reports and working with external and internal auditors on audit requirements

·       Stakeholders – Build relationships with all internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

·       Bcomm (Hons) in finance / accounting

·       4-6 years financial accounting experienceProficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)  

Mr Price Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.

Accountant Mr Price Money

Job Description

What does an Accountant do? They ensure that the financial records of the business are maintained in compliance with accounting and business practices and done in an accurate and timeous manner.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Responsibilities

Account Management: 

• Verifies, allocates, posts and reconciles all general ledger accounts.
• Processing of all month end journals
• Produces error-free accounting reports and presents their results.
• Analyses financial information and summarize financial status.
• Responsible for tax audits and tax returns. Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance. 
• Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Provides financial advice by studying operational issues, applying financial principles and practices and developing recommendations.                                

Reporting: 

• Ensures financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Assists the Financial Manager with the closing of all the relevant general ledger accounts in order to deliver the trial balance monthly to provide information to auditors as well as the preparation of the annual budget.
• Preparation of monthly GMB booklets to group.
• Compiles VAT & statistical reports to external institutions 
• Assisting the FM with the preparation of year-end accounts and providing information for external auditors. Assisting the FM with ad-hoc finance queries. Assisting the FM with external reporting to various stakeholders.     
• Preparation of statutory packs at half year end and year end.
• Financial commentary analysis                                                                    

Accounts Receivable Management: 

• Responsible for debtor’s reconciliation of the general ledger and the subsidiary ledger. Responsible for debtors-related general ledger queries.

Other:

• Month end and ad hoc payment approval
• Statutory AFS preparation 
• Interact with Internal and External auditors to provide required support 

Qualifications

Education:

• Accounting degree

Experience:

• 2-5 years’ accounting experience (completed articles advantages)
• Accounting work experience within a retailer is preferred

Knowledge/ Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft office (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook).
• DAX & ERP Systems.
• Retail Knowledge.
• Statistical Returns Knowledge
• Understanding of Financial Services

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.  

IT Security Specialist (Network) Mr Price Group

Job Description

Empower our company’s security infrastructure and safeguard our valuable assets as a Security Specialist.

Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining the day-to-day operations of our security solutions and swiftly identifying, investigating, and resolving security breaches. Share your knowledge in shaping policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures, ensuring compliance with cloud service providers. Become an integral part of our team, actively upholding the company’s security goals and safeguarding our future.

Responsibilities

• Work with architects, system engineers and other IT support teams to define, guide, advise on security standards across the IT landscape, monitoring network activity to identify vulnerable points
• Design and configure security hardware and software
• Use the toolsets available to identify and detect intrusions on corporate network and endpoints; detect any unauthorized attempts to access the systems
• Solutionise by providing options for the IT network for enhancement to the security roadmap
• Train other employees on security best practices, mentoring to junior team members
• Monitor software and hardware for any possible cyber attacks
• Perform security assessments and conduct internal scanning on the network
• Analyze existing systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements
• Prepare reports, action plans and updating of the risk register 
• Organize and conduct tests and “ethical hacks” of the existing company IT architecture
• Keep technical knowledge current through continuation of education
• Provide automation solutions as far as possible
• Serve as a security specialist and conduct training when required 
• Draft policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines
• Prepare reports, action plans and updating of the risk register 
• Be an active change advisory member by reviewing production changes
• Research and Design, benchmark, baseline exercises, trend analysis
• Align with enterprise’s security goals as established by its stated policies, procedures, and guidelines, and to actively work towards upholding those goals.

Qualifications

Experience

• 3 years’ experience in a Security role 
• 5+ years in an Infrastructure Back-end support environment and Implementation and deployment of enterprise solutions
• Solid technical experience in Networking (LAN and WAN management, FW/Routers/Switches/Wifi/DHCP/DNS/DMZ/Edge/Segmentation etc). 
• Essential understanding of the response required in a Security Operations Centre. 
• Strong knowledge of design, test solutions, authentication methods, Windows, Apple & Linux operating systems, protocols, Data leakage, Mobile device management, endpoint, application, cloud solutions, identity and access management, penetration testing, web security, strong networking or Microsoft back-end experience. 
• Scripting and knowledge of the NIST and SANS framework would be advantageous. 
• Experience in Governance (POPI/Data Protection/PCI/Policy and Procedure) is required. Knowledge of current security risks and protocols, creation of policy, procedure and standards documentation.
• Management of a Security information and event management environment 
• Design, test, implementation and support of vulnerability management solutions, authentication methods, email and collaboration tools
• Windows, Apple & Linux operating systems, protocols, Mobile device management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention software, network, perimeter, endpoint, application, cloud solutions, identity and access management, penetration testing
• Scripting and knowledge of the NIST and SANS framework would be a great advantage
• Knowledge of current security risks and protocols, creation of policy, procedure and standards documentation.
• Cloud security and controls

Education & Certifications

Relevant IT degree and certifications in 1 or more of the following: 

• CompTIA Security+ CISSP
• GIAC
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
• Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator
• AWS Engineer
• GSuite Engineer
• Associate of ISC
• Certified Cisco or Meraki Engineer 

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

1. 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.                        

1. 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

A reminder that this is a talentpool ad and not an actual live vacancy. Also, this ad is for contractors and will not suit someone permanently employed 

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

1. 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.
  

3. 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.
  

5. Data Capturing.

• Maintain the sundry creditors data base including capturing of new suppliers in DAX.

Qualifications

1. Education:

• Grade 12.
• Qualification in Finance (preferred) 

2. Experience:

• 2-3 Years ‘creditors experience 
• Strong MS Excel experience 

3. Knowledge:

• Microsoft Office.
• Book Keeping Software.
• Accounting Process Knowledge.
• Business Acumen.                                                                                                       
• Retail.
• Oracle 

Chartered Accountant Talent Pool

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! 

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We wish you all the best with your applications