Team Supervisor: Rent and Utilities (Contract)

About TFG:

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

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About the Brand/Division:

The AP Rentals Clerk within the Accounts Payable SSC function will support the Team Manager: Utilities and Rentals, by processing timeously and accurately all rental, rates and utilities payment transactions.

This role will be responsible for ensuring deliverables are executed as per the time and quality standards agreed in the Accounts Payable SLAs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and compare monthly rentals creditors’ payments, and investigate discrepancies.
• Review and manage vendor master data changes (change in ownership) on SAP RE.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and open item report for landlord and municipal.
• Ensure that internal audit property dashboard rates are compiled and managed monthly.
• Review landlord and municipal reconciliations, performed by reconciliation team.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Complete all processes and activities in line with the SLAs for the Accounts Payable function.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric required, with an advanced Diploma or equivalent certification in Finance/Accounting as preferable.
• 3+ years of relevant working experience.
• 1-3 years experience leading a small team (5-10) in a transactional environment preferable.

Skills:

• Reconciliation and Analysis.
• Debt Management.
• Accounting and Reporting.
• Auditing.
• Cash Management.
• Financial Risk Management.
• Mergers and Acquisitions.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong business communication skills with an ability to work well in a collaborative environment with senior executives.
• Ability to draft commentary, analyse information to establish key messages, present information both visually and written.

Behaviours:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, decision making, interpersonal relations, problem solving, teamwork & written communication.
• Comfortable and effective influencer.
• You need to be flexible as the environment is very dynamic and priorities can change.
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results.
• Adapts effectively to situations that are complex, uncertain, or lack guidelines and clear information.
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems.
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes.
• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives.

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.