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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Accountant to join our dynamic Finance Team.In this role, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of financial activities related to budgeting, forecasting, and inventory management. You’ll play a key part in supporting strategic decision-making by providing accurate, timely, and insightful financial information.We’re a fully in-office team. This role is based at our Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town.Experience RequiredEssential:5 years accounting experience, with 2 years at a large company or retail environment2-3 years people management experiencePreferred:Retail experience is a bonus. Qualifications RequiredEssential:B Comm or equivalent finance qualification (Diploma/ Degree)Preferred:B Comm HonoursCA(SA) qualificationCIMA certificationJOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREDKnowledge required:Budgeting, Forecasting, Costing and profitability analysis and profit forecasting and management accountsGood planning and building the workflowUnderstand the inventory systemGeneral accounting knowledgeSystems knowledge (working with an integrated system)Skills required: Computer skills, intermediate to advanced ExcelCommunication skills (verbal and written)Interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently as well as in a teamAttention to detailAbove average numerical abilityDeadline drivenAnalytical thinkingAbility to work under pressure Able to deal with large volumes of workAbility to multi-taskExcellent interpersonal, people management, team management & leadership skillsKey Responsibilities:1. Inventory Management1.1. Oversight function on stock reconsReview monthly inventory reconciliations between UKUSA and general ledgerEnsure all reconciling items are identified, explained, and resolved within 30 daysCollaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Business Analyst and store teams to investigate discrepancies1.2. Balance inventory and general ledgerEnsure inventory balances are correctly reflected in the general ledger and agrees to UKUSAMonitor and address mismatches in inventory movements between the GL and UKUSAWork with finance and IT to resolve integration issues or transactional anomalies1.3. Trend and risk analysisConduct monthly and quarterly inventory trend analysis (e.g., Stock adjustments, surpluses, Shrinkage)Identify key risks such as excessive shrinkage, and or data integrity issuesPresent findings and recommendations to senior finance and operations leadership1.4. Root cause investigationLead or support deep-dive investigations into significant stock losses, variances, or process breakdownsWork with cross-functional teams (Operations, IT, Loss Prevention, supply change) to identify process gapsDrive implementation of preventative controls and monitor their effectiveness2. Inventory Reporting2.1. Report on shrinkage, percentages to OperationsEnsure clerks and analyst calculate and report monthly shrinkage metrics (value and percentage) by brand, division, etc. Provide commentary and variance analysis to Operations and Loss Prevention teams Flag abnormal shrinkage trends and initiate collaborative reviews with relevant departments and brands2.2. Monthly reporting to management accountants on inventory related statisticsPrepare accurate and complete inventory-related statistics for inclusion in monthly management packsInclude insights into store and DC shrinkage, and provisioning trendsProvide value-added commentary to support decision-making and strategic planning3. Team Management:Planning, organizing and supervising PhadimasPerformance managementRecruitmentCommunicationDevelopment4. Authorize, approve and release EFT’s