Accountant

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The Regional Operations Accountant is responsible for providing financial insight, analysis, control and support to the
Regional Operations team to enable effective financial and operational decision-making. The role partners closely with
Regional Managers, Store Managers and Finance stakeholders to monitor performance, identify risks and
opportunities, improve cost management, strengthen financial controls and support regional business objectives

Qualifications

BCom Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting or equivalent. • Professional accounting qualification or relevant postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.

Experience

• 3–5 years' experience in accounting, management accounting, financial analysis or financial business partnering.

• Experience in retail, FMCG, wholesale or a multi-site operational environment will be advantageous.

• Experience analysing financial and operational performance across multiple sites or stores.

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting.

• Experience working with operational stakeholders and providing financial advice.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare, review and analyse regional financial reports and management accounts.

• Ensure accurate and timely accounting records and financial information.

• Perform monthly reconciliations, investigate variances and resolve discrepancies.

• Monitor regional income, expenditure, costs and financial performance against budgets.

• Provide financial information and insights to Regional and Store Management.

• Support month-end, year-end and financial reporting processes.

• Ensure appropriate accounting procedures and controls are consistently applied.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Support the preparation of regional budgets, forecasts and financial plans.

• Monitor actual performance against budget and identify significant variances.

• Provide variance analysis and recommend corrective actions where required.

• Assist operational management in identifying opportunities to improve profitability and cost efficiency.

Financial Controls & Governance

• Maintain effective financial controls across the assigned region.

• Identify financial risks, control weaknesses and potential areas of loss.

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures and delegated authority.

• Monitor adherence to cash handling, stock, expenditure and other relevant financial controls.

• Support internal and external audit processes and ensure audit findings are appropriately addressed.

Store & Operational Support

• Partner with Regional Managers, Store Managers and operational teams on financial matters.

• Provide financial guidance and interpretation of financial results to operational stakeholders.

• Identify trends and financial risks that may impact store and regional performance.

• Support initiatives aimed at reducing costs, improving profitability and minimising financial losses.

• Conduct financial reviews and provide recommendations to improve operational performance.

Analysis & Decision Support

• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, opportunities and risks.

• Prepare meaningful financial insights and reports for management.

• Investigate unusual transactions, variances and financial trends.

• Support business cases and financial evaluations for operational initiatives where required.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, legislation and company policies.

• Maintain accurate supporting documentation and audit trails.

• Assist in identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks.

• Escalate material financial irregularities and control concerns appropriately.

Key Performance Areas

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

• Quality of reconciliations and variance analysis.

• Budget and forecast accuracy.

• Effective financial control and governance.

• Reduction and management of financial risks and losses.

• Compliance with financial policies and procedures.

• Quality of financial support provided to Regional and Store Operations.

• Contribution to improved regional financial performance.

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