Job Description

Listing reference:

019588

Listing status:

Online

Apply by:

30 March 2025

Position summary

Industry:

Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category:

Financial Accounting

Location:

Cape Town

Contract:

Permanent

EE position:

Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

Clicks is South Africa's leading pharmacy, health and beauty retailer with over 900 stores and over 700 in-store pharmacies. We are truly passionate about our customers, disciplined in our approach and deliver on our goals. We believe in integrity, honesty and openness and cultivate understanding through respect and dialogue. An opportunity has opened for a Divisional Finance Manager- UNIHEALTH I to work within the Retail Finance department.

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE

To enhance the financial health of the Clicks Group through strategy, reporting and financial analysis of the UniHealth division in alignment with the group's vision and governance framework. The financial manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the UnilHealth division. The role includes the management of monthly reporting, interim and year end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, the audit process as well as assisting on ad hoc projects.

JOB OBJECTIVES

To support the business in making informed decisions by producing and distributing monthly, interim and annual financial information To ensure that accurate reports are timeously produced, analysed and distributed to the various business units with variances and corrective measures highlighted; and further to ensure that such corrective actions are implemented, and monitored To develop strong business partnerships through which business objectives and overall budget adherence is achieved in an environment of transparent business dealings To suppor t the business during the planning and forecasting processes ensuring that risks and opportunities are well balanced.

Forecasting and budgeting process:

Manage the forecasting and budgeting process of the UniHealth division. Collaborating with key stakeholders to gather insights and requirements for budget and forecast planning. Ensure comprehensive and accurate capturing of detailed budgets and forecasts. Prepare detailed budget and forecast packs to be distributed and presented to key stakeholders.

Monthly, interim and annual reporting:

To support the business in making informed decisions by producing and distributing monthly, interim and annual financial information Prepare and review monthly financial reports. To ensure that accurate reports are timeously produced, analysed and distributed to the various business units with variances and corrective measures highlighted; and further to ensure that such corrective actions are implemented, and monitored. Identify and explain variances from budget and previous periods, providing actionable insights. To ensure that all relevant balance sheet reconciliations are performed and reviewed monthly.

Managing the audit process:

Ensure all financial records and documentation are audit ready and comply with relevant standards and regulations. Manage the audit request list and ensure timely submission of audit requests. Address and resolve any audit findings or recommendations.

Adhoc projects:

Assist with and special projects that come along these would include but are not limited to acquisitions of new pharmacies within the UniHealth business Unit. This would entail assisting with the valuation, due diligence, onboarding, assessment of controls, system integration and process implementation.

Minimum requirements

EDUCATION

CA (SA), CIMA or CFA

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years of relevant Finance experience, preferably in the Retail industry in a JSE Listed company

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Highly analytical and very skilled individual Excellent IT skills including advanced Excel, familiarity with any ERP system and business analysis tools (SQL, Tableau or Power BI a strong plus) Good communication and presentation skills Flexible and a team player Must be self-motivated, self-directed and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment

COMPETENCIES

Deciding and Initiating Action Persuading and Influencing Analysing Presenting and Communicating Information Working with People Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations Planning and Organising * Learning and Researching