Job description

* Please note we are not permitted to release the salary for this job, but trust us, it’s very worthwhile*

Truworths has successfully developed one of the retail industry’s leading Merchant Training Programmes. Truworths offer graduates, and those with work experience who may be looking for a career change, the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to be the best merchant for the business. The training provided uses cutting-edge technology and skills taught by industry experts to ensure you are set up for success.

As a Fashion Planner, you are the power behind the money. You play a key role in the company’s purchasing environment. As a natural trader, you will utilise your analytical skills, coupled with your strong numeric ability, to analyse and forecast financial and product trends to support the ultimate goals of the organisation. You enjoy engaging with technology and various systems with the aim to innovate and improve processes.

Key responsibilities

• Business analysis
• Sales forecasting
• Stock management
• Margin and markdown management
• Developing and monitoring the financial plans that support our product ranges
• Strategic input on product
• Optimising merchandise performance

Key requirements

• B.Com, BBusSci, B.Sc or other numerate tertiary qualification
• Numerical, analytical and organisational skills
• Systems and technology orientated

Requirements

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Posted on 16 Sep 16:10

Stellenbosch University 

Financial Services 

Senior accountant: Financial Services

(Ref. FIN/263/0919)

Duties:

• Monitoring of compliance with financial policy and procedures
• Financial advice to the University and related entities
• Advice with regard to VAT requirements and the completion and submission of monthly VAT returns
• Representation the Finance Division at other divisions and faculties
• Preparing financial statements in compliance with IFRS, appropriate legislation and practices
• Preparing monthly/annual financial statements and expenditure analyses for the specific environment
• Dealing with telephonic, walk-in and e-mail enquiries about financial procedures and systems
• Delivering a quality and risk management service pertaining to the completion of organisational tender applications
• Managing overspent cost centres
• Responsible for various yearend procedures
• Providing timeous and accurate administrative support services during audits
• Responsible for allocated control accounts and cost centres, including related administration and reconciliation
• Administration and control of advance payments. 

Requirements:

• A BCom Honours or similar qualification with Accountancy as a major
• Proven relevant work experience in a similar environment, with experience with the preparation of financial statements and application of VAT
• A substantial accounting and financial background
• Proven ability to give guidance to colleagues at senior level
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent computer proficiency, with advanced experience in Excel
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent skills with regard to judgement, decision-making and problem-solving
• Sound organisational and planning skills
• The ability to perform effectively under pressure. 

Recommendations:

• Experience at a Higher Education or similar institution
• Completed articles with an auditing firm
• Qualified CA(SA).

Commencement of duties: 1 November 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing date: 30 September 2019

Enquiries regarding job content: Ms. R Uys on 021 808 9729, or at

az.ca.nus@tenier

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups. 

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Posted on 16 Sep 12:05