Financial Accountant

About

In partnership with our client, we are seeking a Financial Accountant to play a pivotal role in the financial operations of one of Africa's most exciting multi‑channel retail businesses. This is a company that sells innovative, proven products across TV, online, phone, catalogues, social media, and retail partnerships spanning the entire country. Behind every product that reaches a customer is a financial engine that needs to run with precision, clarity, and strategic intent. That is where you come in. If you are a sharp, analytical finance professional who thrives in fast‑paced environments and wants to make a real impact on a growing business, we want to meet you.

Who are we looking for?

• You are a qualified financial accountant with a minimum of 4 years of finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role, preferably within retail or consumer goods.
• You are analytically strong and able to interpret complex financial data and translate it into clear, actionable insights that drive business decisions.
• You are a strategic thinker who understands how financial planning connects to business growth and can develop and implement strategies that support both.
• You are a proven team leader who knows how to mentor, motivate, and develop a finance team towards high performance and continuous improvement.
• You are a strong communicator who can present financial information confidently to leadership and influence decision‑making at the highest level.
• You are highly organised, detail‑oriented, and operate with a level of integrity and dependability that inspires trust across the organisation.
• You are adaptable and thrive under pressure, maintaining financial discipline even as business needs shift and evolve.
• You are proficient in financial software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Your Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop and manage comprehensive budgets, financial forecasts, and reports that support strategic decision‑making across the business.
• Ensure that financial planning is proactive, accurate, and aligned with the company's growth objectives.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct thorough financial analysis to identify trends, forecast future performance, and present clear insights to the leadership team.
• Own financial reporting across the business, ensuring leadership always has accurate and timely information to act on.

Cash Flow Management

• Ensure the efficient management of the company's cash flow to sustain daily operations and support strategic initiatives.
• Monitor liquidity closely and flag risks before they impact business continuity.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversee compliance with statutory law and financial regulations, ensuring the business operates within all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively manage financial risk, putting controls in place to protect the organisation's financial integrity.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with department heads and external partners including banks and investors to optimise financial performance and alignment.
• Build strong working relationships across the business, serving as a trusted financial partner to leadership and key stakeholders.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members and invest in their growth, building a finance function that scales with the business.

What Success looks like...

• Budgets and forecasts are accurate, comprehensive, and delivered on time, giving leadership the clarity needed to make bold and informed decisions.
• Cash flow is managed efficiently with no disruptions to daily operations or strategic initiatives.
• The business maintains full statutory and regulatory compliance with zero penalties or audit findings.
• Financial risks are identified and mitigated proactively, with clear controls in place across all financial operations.
• The finance team is high‑performing, well‑developed, and operating with increasing capability and confidence.
• Financial reports and insights are consistently delivered on time, are reliable, and directly inform business growth planning.

To be considered for this role you should have...

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional qualifications such as ACCA, CFA, or CPA is highly desirable.
• Completed ICAN qualification is mandatory.
• A minimum of 4 years of finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, preferably in retail or consumer goods.
• Strong strategic financial acumen with a proven ability to develop and implement financial strategies aligned to business goals.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive, results‑oriented mindset.

Challenges you may face in this role...

• Managing financial operations across a multi‑channel retail business with diverse revenue streams and complex reporting requirements.
• Maintaining compliance and financial discipline in a fast‑paced environment where priorities shift quickly and business demands are high.
• Building and sustaining a high‑performing finance team while simultaneously managing the day‑to‑day demands of the financial function.
• Navigating stakeholder relationships across internal departments and external partners including banks and investors with competing priorities.
• Balancing strategic financial planning with the operational demands of a growing, dynamic retail business.

The Goodies...

• Competitive salary package including health insurance and pension.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements with a blend of remote and in‑office work.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a pioneering multi‑channel retail business.
• A dynamic, fast‑paced work environment where your financial expertise directly shapes the direction and growth of the organisation.
• The chance to work with one of Africa's most innovative retail brands at a pivotal stage of its growth.