Job Description

Ready to flex your accounting knowledge in Retail with our rapidly growing team at OK Franchise?With us, you will apply your foundational knowledge of financial management to support our Finance team. Your responsibilities will include conducting analysis and providing critical insights that align with our organizational goals.You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.Job Advert Details
Job Category Finance
Job ObjectivesFinancial Management and Reporting:

• Gather and consolidate financial data to prepare comprehensive reports, ensuring timely delivery for management review.
• Conduct analysis on financial transactions, providing insights into variances and trends to support decision-making processes.
• Report on key financial metrics, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and organizational standards.

Operational Support:

• Attend to account reconciliations and variances by investigating discrepancies and working to resolve them effectively.
• Execute month-end activities and support the accurate posting of entries to the general ledger, ensuring financial integrity.
• Provide timely status updates regarding outstanding financial transactions and escalations related to compliance and audit findings.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Align to company objectives by effectively collaborating with other departments to provide financial insights and support their operational needs.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders to report findings.

Continuous Improvement:

• Examine existing financial processes to identify areas for improvement, applying innovative solutions to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
• Maintain compliance by adhering to regulatory requirements and internal policies, ensuring all financial practices are thoroughly executed

Cost Management and Budgeting:

• Support the budgeting process by gathering data and conducting thorough analysis related to departmental expenditures and forecasts.
• Research and utilize cost management best practices to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Current or recent CTA qualification would be beneficial

Experience

• Experience and proficient understanding of Standard Accounting Practices
• +2 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, budgeting or related field

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft365 with advanced Excel skills
• Experience with SAP BPC in a retail environment

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