We have an exciting role as Financial Services Coordinator to provide support to the Account Managers in the Financial Services team, to ensure effectiveness & efficiency of the relevant Business Operations and accurate reporting on the financial performance within Financial Services.

We are a fully in-office team. The position is based at our Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town.

Key responsibilities: 

1. Financial management and budget administration

• Process invoices and payments 
• Recon invoices and payments to budget
• Identify income and savings expenses and opportunity 
• Report on monthly variance report
• Process accruals and journals 

2. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of performance metrics and SLA’s to management

• Management report input
• Canvasser activities 
• Relevant reporting (evaluate regularly) 
• Cross check data to confirm accuracy
• Identify (and implement) areas for efficiencies or improvement in reporting (including automation)
• Timeous reporting

3. Stock planning and control

• Implement push and pull strategies for Aplus and Gift Cards
• Maintenance of stationery items

4. Ensuring compliance of internal and external processes

• Managing NCR renewal and NSO process
• Management of active store list with Credico
• Custodian of process and controls for issuing vouchers and gift cards to the business (other than stores)

 5. Manage Communication

• Ensuring alignment in Fin Serv Team with the rest of the business including stores

6. Adhoc project management /co-ordination /administration

• Provide support for any projects or initiatives both planned or underway

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Degree or National Diploma in Finance or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Preference will be given to a newly qualified article clerk or likewise in a Finance and/or Accounting function. 

Experience:

Essential:

• 3 - 5 years relevant experience in a large corporate company or in the retail/financial/commercial industry.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in cost management accounting and budgets

SKILLS required:

• Solid level of Numerical ability – analysis and reporting.
• Be able to work independently but remain part of a team.
• Microsoft Packages, especially Excel – Intermediate level for PowerPoint and Word
• Analysis of financial figures
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Assertiveness
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Logical – motivated by building practical and sustainable solutions
• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude, self-motivated
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to work at appropriate levels of detail across operational, tactical projects.
• Strong relationship skills

Job Related Knowledge:

• Acquainted in the dealing with Financial Institutions and Products
• Knowledge of sales and marketing principles.
• Understanding of the retail environment