Job Description

Introduction

Welcome to the Toys R Us world of awwwesome, where we want your little ones imaginations to run free!


Toys R Us and Babies R Us are well established international brands.


Commonly referred to as the "World's Greatest Toy Stores", Toys R Us SA currently boasts 50+ physical stores, two of which are located in Namibia, Botswana and Zambia, as well as an ALL NEW AWWWESOME online store.


The key focus of the group is to ensure that customers, young and old, from children to grandparents, are offered an amazing range and experience, complimented by great value! Are you a dynamic and passionate individual who will ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and excellent store performance?


Then we are looking for a

Financial Manager

who would like you to join our team!!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop financial and tax strategies in consultation with external auditors


Manage the capital request and budgeting processes

Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction

Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team

Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team


Manage the accounting departments

Manage any third parties to which functions have been outsourced


Oversee the company's transaction processing systems


Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions


Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards

Report on financial results

Analyse cash flow, cost controls and expenses to guide business leaders

Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile

Maintain appropriate insurance coverage


Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts

Arrange for debt and equity financing

Maintain banking relationships

KEY SKILLS

Qualified CA with minimum of 5 years experience

Knowledge of SAGE 300


Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Effective management skill

Interpersonal communication skill

Knowledge of financial regulations

Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports


Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects

Conflict management


Problem solving and decision making