Financial Controller - Toys R Us

Duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee financial and accounting operations of the group entities
• Ensuring SOP are adequately prepared/maintained and complied with
• Identification of system weaknesses and recommendations for improvement identified and implemented
• Managing cash flow and the treasury function of the entity
• Preparation of cash flow forecast and budget, and providing overdraft requirements for the financial year
• Ensuring the process for cash inflows and outflows are completed seamlessly
• Review work of Treasury(Including Equipment Maintenance; Petty Cash controls; Tender Type Maintenance; and Receipt of Monies from stores)
• Review the bank reconciliations and ensure variances/outstanding items are resolved
• Review payments loaded, and authorise when payments can be submitted for release
• Liaise with signatories and ensure all payments are released successfully
• Managing new beneficiaries on the banking system
• Petty cash control and safekeeping
• Forex control and travel expenditure reconciled
• Ensure optimal ROI is earned from excess cash
• Review of budgets vs actual allocations
• Preparing and publishing accurate and timely monthly management accounts
• Driving the month-end and year-end closing process
• Review balance sheet and income statement reconciliations
• Review the general ledger for accuracy
• Review and assist in the preparation of individual entity monthly management packs for the group
• Review work of accountants
• Assist with audit queries for the group
• Assist HOD in data analytics and marketing (Target Marketing)
• Provide support to any ad hoc queries

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
• Three years of experience in a similar role
• Experience with SAGE 300 is advantageous.

Skills Required:

• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively within a team and knowledge-sharing environment
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high-quality of deliverables
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong leadership skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational, planning and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office
• Proficient in general accounting, closing & reporting