Financial Accountant - Retail (Head Office)

Financial Accountant – Retail (Head Office)

This is a commercially focused finance role for an experienced accountant who thrives in a hands-on retail environment. You’ll be deeply involved in the day-to-day financial operations, working closely with store managers and operational teams to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and smarter processes across the business.

We’re looking for someone detail-oriented yet commercially minded — an accountant who understands the realities of retail, questions inefficient processes, and embraces technology, including AI and automation, to improve the way finance operates.

This is a mid-level finance role with real scope to grow, one for an ambitious accountant who is ready to step beyond pure technical delivery and take ownership of a team, a set of systems, and a broader business partnership.

You’ll lead a small finance team, work closely with store and operational managers, and drive the kind of process and systems improvements that make a meaningful difference to how the business runs. The accounting fundamentals matter, but what sets this role apart is the expectation that you’ll think and act like a business partner, not just a reporter of numbers.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial reporting cycle: Prepare monthly management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
• Cash flow & working capital: Monitor cash flow, stock, debtors, creditors, and financial controls
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to tax, statutory, and audit requirements
• Systems & process improvements: Drive efficiencies across ERP systems (SAP & CISTECH)
• Automation opportunities: Identify and implement technology-driven improvements
• Operational support: Partner with store and operations teams to support decision-making

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting/Finance
• 3–5 years’ relevant accounting experience in a commercial retail or multi-site environment
• Strong understanding of South African tax and statutory compliance
• ERP experience (SAP advantageous) and advanced Excel skills
• Improvement-oriented mindset with interest in AI and automation
• Hands-on approach with proven ability to work closely with operational teams

What We Offer

• R40,000 – R50,000 CTC per month
• Company medical aid contribution
• Performance-based incentives
• Strong long-term growth opportunities