Job Title: Reporting Executive – Retail Division
Line Manager: Reporting Lead – Retail Division
Division: Retail
Role Purpose & Context:
Support the timely completion of all External audit activities and statutory reporting requirements including Financial statements and IFRS reporting. Ensure that the business activities are conducted in accordance with the Financial Control Models (FCM), and that financial impact are measured and reported following the accounting standards and Group reporting instructions. You will also support the definition of local financial policies and ensure that the adherence to both local and global reporting standard are controlled.
Role Specific Accountabilities
Statutory Reporting
Support in the preparation of statutory accounts in accordance with SFRS/IFRS, group policy in a timely and accurate manner for all geographies
Ensure the Notes to account details all tie out to the Trail balances and the Balance Sheet, P&L and Cashflows
Ensure all REFX entries have been passed every month by the RSSF teams and reconcile to the TB
External Audit
Supporting in the preparation of the Audit guides / communications / planning
Follow up with the relevant team to ensure CAS data is provided timely and accurately
Assist Auditors in responding to their queries promptly
Ensure all audit adjustments are recorded correctly
Group Reporting
Ensure all Group Financial reporting requirements (HY / YE / Statistical Data & Variance analysis) are completed as per deadlines set
Coordinates periodical closing process and prepares supporting schedules and work papers for the periodical financial review and financial audits
Monthly Financial Reviews
Support monthly financial reviews to eliminate any reporting inconsistencies prior to each audit period / financial statement preparation period
Automation
Support in the continuous improvement initiatives
Other Key Responsibilities
To liaise with relevant managers and stakeholders to ensure full collaboration and understanding on critical topics.
Contribute to the improvement of the solutions and business processes.
Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, management skills and domain expertise by using continuous learning & development tools.
Contribution to business excellence initiatives
Peer appreciation and feedback
Continual development of team and product application skills
Maintain an excellent rapport with the business
Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge:
College or University degree in Finance
Qualified Accountant
2 years’ experience in a Financial reporting role
Knowledge of SAP BPC or SAP Business Warehouse will be highly regarded
Extensive use of Excel
Retail experience is a plus
Job-Specific Skills:
Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
PC skills
Analysis and troubleshooting
Strong technical account knowledge and audit experience needed
Solid experience in International Financial Accounting Standards (IFRS).
Understanding of internal controls
Behavioural Competencies:
Individual Accountability
Communication & interpersonal skills
Personal Integrity
Strong analytical skills & problem solving skills
Ability to follow-up on outstanding issues
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to manage time & work under pressure
Readiness to persevere with difficult tasks
Ability to be assertive without being aggressive
Able to focus and drive tasks to completion
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