About TFG:

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset.  TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands.  We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry. 

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes. 

Are you with us? 

About the Brand/Division:

A fixed-term challenging opportunity has arisen within the Accounts Payable: Rent and Utilities department of the company for a Finance/ Reconciliation Administrator in the Finance Shared Services Division of The Foschini Group.  If you would like the opportunity to join a leading retailer in South Africa and possess the following skills/abilities, then this is the ideal position for you.

Key Responsibilities: 

Perform Supplier recons with detailed visibility of store level transactions required to drive the appropriate solutionHighlight inefficiencies in rates and rental adjustments and communicate inefficiencies to the respective      stakeholdersPrompt processing of missing invoices through Collaboration within the Accounts Payable TeamIdentify Credit Balances and trigger the required refund process with support documentation to effect a successful refund to TFGReduce the number of findings on the monthly Audit Dashboard effectively investigating the root cause and supporting the Team Managers to drive the required changeDisplay agility to prioritise recons where Letters of demands have been received and / or escalations by business have been raisedEnsure Landlord contributions are effectively managed within the Finance Teams and external Suppliers teamsManage Vendor accounts by ensuring the implemented controls have been adhered to Manage the completeness  of closed stores by ensuring all outstanding expenses are efficiently processed, thereafter ensuring no further processing of utilities.Ad  hoc request in line with business needs

Qualifications and Experience:

Advanced Diploma or equivalent certification in Finance/Accounting as preferable5 years' experience in a finance environmentSAP experience – essentialMust have Excellent working knowledge of Advanced Excel (Required)Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a keen attention to detail.Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and build strong relationships with stakeholders.Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.

Skills:

Reconciliation and Analysis Debt Management Accounting and Reporting Auditing Cash Management Financial Risk Management

Behaviours:

Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
Financial Acumen - understands and applies financial concepts and principles to make informed financial decisions 
Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth

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Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.