Financial Controller - Cape Town, South Africa - Wenz Recruitment

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Purpose of the position:

To oversee the management, purchase and replenishment of goods to ensure maintenance of stock levels and financial management.


Regular assigned tasks and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:


Stock ordering:

Maintain Stock plans for ordering

Process suggested ordering on Win Branch and place order with suppliers

Analyze sales and ensure stock levels are correct to minimize stock loss

Maintain storeroom Bin Cards


Stock receiving:

Ensure staff receive stock correctly from supplier / delivery

If any short or over delivery, staff must make note of it on invoice. If they do not, train them correctly

Supervise the maintenance of the storeroom and ensure proper arrangement of stock after delivery

Oversee the unpacking or stocking of shelves as may be required

Oversee the standard of merchandising to ensure appropriate stock presentation as may be required


Stock capturing:

Correctly capture stock / invoice on back office systems, Win Branch

Capture all invoices as soon as possible after delivery, before stock take can take place on following day

Ensure selling prices are adjusted correctly according to margin if there is a change in cost price

All processed invoices to be given to finalize for payment as soon as possible


Stock takes:

Supervise ongoing stock takes weekly to ensure stock levels are accurate

Check variance after each stock take

If you are satisfied with totals, manager must approve with signature

Update stock levels to finalize stock take


Promotions:

Ensure posters are on display and leaflets distributed

Ensure all promotions are scanning correctly on POS systems


Pricing:

Ensure correct margin and markup on all items

Print price labels for all items in shop


Schedules:

Set up a schedule as to what days of the week, weekly orders and deliveries take place


Reporting / Admin:


Do daily tasks on Win Branch:
Fuel receiving

Daily Workflows

Reports when required by management

Month end reports on 1st of every month


Financial Management:


Debtors:
It is illegal to sell fuel on account. Despite this some debtors might under certain circumstances exist at a site. The vetting and control of these debtors is the responsibility of the financial controller.


Creditors:
You will have a large number of companies supplying you with a variety of products.

The general manager must ensure that the best prices and terms are negotiated with the creditors, and that they are settled as per the creditor's agreements.

Always negotiate with creditors for better prices and terms to enable you to maximise profits.


Operating System:
Ensure that you receive training on the operating system of your site. This is crucial in managing stock levels, GP's and stock losses.


Profit and stock control:

As touched on previously, ensure that the best quality product at the best available price, in the right quantity is always available on site and that it is merchandised correctly to ensure a pleasant shopping experience for you customer.

Hand in hand herewith ensure that you are familiar with competitor's actions and do price tracking regularly. Always maximise Gross Profit levels and minimise expenses.


Salary:
Up to R15,000.00 per month


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Cape Town,

Western Cape:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

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