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22 Mar 2025

Permanent Finance Manager – Pepkor Vacancies

Pepkor – Posted by JobLink24 –  Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Pepkor Vacancies – Finance Manager – Cape Town

Purpose of the Position:
The Finance Manager will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of accounting and managing the financial reporting of PEP Africa’s subsidiaries. Additionally, you will oversee end-to-end project management of financial-related projects, while providing advice and support to management to facilitate informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribution to Strategy:

    • Provide input and support the implementation of the finance strategy aligned with the annual business strategy.

    • Communicate and execute subsequent action plans, including specifications, timelines, and budgets.

  • Team Management:

    • Establish clear, specific, and measurable objectives for the team, driving delivery and contribution.

    • Motivate, inspire, and build team morale by recognizing and celebrating successes.

  • Management Accounts and Statutory Reporting:

    • Manage key financial processes such as CEO reports, Pepkor reports, new accounting standards, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasts.

    • Manage various reports, including store income statements, cellfin, and Exco reports/presentations.

  • Treasury Management:

    • Manage all banking relationships, systems, and payments for PEP Africa.

    • Oversee store deposits and card transactions for stores across African countries.

  • Stock and GP’s:

    • Ensure accurate and timely recording of inventory entries (CFH, FMCG, and Cellular).

    • Monitor and analyze effective Gross Profit % and review inventory export and import entries.

  • Compliance Management:

    • Ensure compliance with South African Reserve and other relevant legislation (including VAT) regarding imports and exports.

    • Monitor compliance with local in-country (Africa) central bank legislation and support Country Financial Managers to ensure adherence.

  • Policies and Procedures:

    • Maintain standard Treasury policies, including cash balances, counterparty risk, and repatriation priorities.

  • Tax Management:

    • Ensure timely submission and payment of VAT, PAYE, Tax, etc.

    • Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of tax in line with IFRS and/or local GAAP.

  • Ad Hoc Tasks and Projects:

    • Participate in ad hoc tasks and projects as needed.

Job Incumbent Requirements:

  • Qualified CA (SA).

  • 5+ years of experience in a finance environment (with at least 3 years of audit management experience).

  • 3+ years of leadership/management experience (preferred).

  • Retail industry experience is advantageous.

  • Knowledge of financial control environment and governance.

  • Understanding of the business, industry, and economic environment.

  • Familiarity with accounting for foreign currencies and consolidation is desirable.

  • Advanced computer literacy (MS Office, Google Suite, and financial systems).

  • Willingness to travel to Africa on an ad hoc basis.

  • South African citizen.

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