Senior Financial Accountant

Primary Purpose of Role The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for: Ensure an accurate and timely month end close, through processing of month-end entries in the General Ledger. Monthly reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Monitoring inventory discrepancies processed at store and warehouse level, and providing commentary around the monthly balance movement. Business partnering with Merchandise, Procurement and Supply Chain departments to ensure accurate inventory data and provide commentary on inventory movements. Monthly reconciliation of the merchant clearing facility reconciliation process across multi-channel business environment Involvement and support with business transformation projects as Finance Representative, to provide input on financial impact of new business processes implemented Key Skills Qualifications & Experience Prerequisite Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Solutions-focused and continuous improvement mindset Highly motivated, well organised and a proactive approach Education/Qualifications/Memberships Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Qualified Accountants or in the progress of obtaining (e.g. CA, CPA, or equivalent) Preferred Experience Minimum 3 years’ experience within the financial reporting, management accounting or auditing space Experience in a retail (or multi-site) or FMCG environment would be beneficial Strong demonstration of collaboration Infor/M3 experience is an advantage Key Result Areas and Responsibilities A. Financial Accounting Summarising and reporting on monthly/annual financial position to internal stakeholders, regulators and tax collection entities. Analysing variances and providing commentary on significant $ swings in the financial statements. Ensure selected balance sheet reconciliations are performed in a timely manner and that all reconciling items are addressed within 1 month end cycle. Liaising with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team to understand movement in Creditor and Debtor accounts. Liaising with Procurement, Logistics and Inventory team to understand movement in Inventory and associated on-cost accounts. Preparation of year-end calculations as part of statutory requirements, including liaising with external auditors and attending to relevant audit requests. Collaborate with the Commercial team to monitor budgets and forecasts for business cost centres. Establish and maintain effective internal controls within the financial accounting function. Identify and mitigate financial risks, implement best practices, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Other ad hoc duties as required. B. Team Management Oversee the management, supervision and direction of your direct reports. Foster an environment of teamwork through facilitation of regular Team Meetings, 1:1s with direct reports, celebrating Team and individual wins and promoting other opportunities for collaboration. Provide ongoing professional development of Team Members including coaching, training and mentoring to ensure the Accounting Team have up to date knowledge and skills to achieve financial objectives. Ensure team is supported to meet strategic objectives within functional areas, including provision of feedback, budget and resources. Evaluate and coach team to ensure capability needs are met including retention and development of high performers. Conflict management/resolution and performance management as required. C. Auditing Ensuring financial records are a fair and accurate representation of the transactions they claim to represent. Identifying process improvements and implementing changes to increase efficiency. D. Business analysis Identifying and articulating the need for change and facilitating those changes which will be most beneficial to the Company's stakeholders. Ability to analyse financial data and provide valuable insights to support decision-making. Continuously monitor and consider internal controls and seek out ways to improve processes. Work with others in the Finance team and selected cost centre owners/Department Heads on financials – monthly review of results, opportunities for improvements (e.g. cost reductions). #J-18808-Ljbffr