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Job Description
TFG Mobile provides tech products within various TFG brands through the brand “hi”. This Finance team supports Mobile, VAS and hiflex
This role supports TFG Mobile's Finance team, by owning reconciliations, supplier funding and invoicing, and preparing management reports, journals and budget and month-end processes. You will partner with business and central finance teams to deliver accurate, insightful results. Success in the role requires an adaptable, accountable and resilient professional who prioritises effectively, solves problems and communicates with confidence.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and understand reconciliations between TFG and external providers which have direct impact on profitability of business
- Management and reconciliation of supplier funding for marketing, rebates and store collateral, including timely billing and submission of proof of execution.
- Invoicing to suppliers (who provide funding for marketing, rebates and capex), manage aging analysis and follow up on overdues
- Support the Finance Team in preparing and analysing management reports and financial performance of the divisions against its specific budgets
- Assist with preparation and analysis of standard and adhoc monthly & quarterly management reports , and provide interpretation and commentary for review
- Daily airtime and data reconciliations and controls, including liaison with Blue Label, IT, Finance Systems and follow-up on errors and discrepancies
- Support with quarterly budget preparations and submissions
- Support with year-end procedures and reports
- Prepare journals and supporting documentation (including but not limited to accruals, year-end journals, interdivisional entries)
- Prepare ad hoc or tailored financial reports required by the division
- Perform business unit specific finance activities, or ad hoc finance activities requiring contact with colleagues in other divisions and external suppliers and service providers
- Support Central Finance and Systems on new systems or projects requirement gathering, testing and deployment
- Provide assistance to non-financial managers and reporting on all financial aspects relating to their area, including supplier queries
- Assist in the finalisation of the month-end close off process
- SAP BPC budget tool capturing and balancing
- Coupa support to Business
- Other ad-hoc duties
Qualifications
- Diploma or Graduate Degree in Accounting/ Financial Management
- 4+ years post qualification experience in a finance role
- BCom/Hons Degree in Financial Management Accounting or equivalent
- Thorough Knowledge of Accounting procedures and principles
- Experience in reconciliations and month end/ budget processes
- Internal and External liaison at various levels
- Advanced Excel knowledge, Intermediate word and powerpoint
- Knowledge of SAP & AFO preferable
- Use of AI preferable
Skills:
- Reconciliation and Analysis
- Debt Management
- Accounting and Reporting
- Auditing
- Cash Management
- Financial Risk Management
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong business communication skills with an ability to work well in a collaborative environment with senior executives
- Ability to draft commentary, analyse information to establish key messages, present information both visually and written
Behaviours:
- Adapts Quickly - thrives in a fast-paced environment where requirements and priorities change often, and adjusts readily without relying on a fixed list of tasks
- Business Insight - applies market and business insights to drive organisational objectives
- Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
- Confident Presence - engages with confidence and credibility, including with senior and challenging stakeholders, and holds their ground when needed
- 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 processesPrioritises Effectively - quickly determines what matters most, and reprioritises competing demands and shifting deadlines to deliver on what is most important
- Problem Solving - anticipates complications, stays solution-focused and resourceful, and resolves issues as they arise
- Resilience - maintains composure and performance under pressure, remains professional and constructive when engaging with demanding stakeholders (often senior), and takes setbacks and stress in their stride
- Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
About Us
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.
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