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The Assistant Financial Controller is responsible for providing direct support to the Group Accountant and Group Financial Manager, in meeting Group financial and technical reporting objectives in a JSE listed environment. This role requires a pro-active, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented member to partner with the business to ensure compliance in everyday reporting, whilst safe-guarding the Group’s reputation and supporting strategic improvements.Minimum requirements
Accounting Diploma or Degree
Microsoft excel (Intermediate)
BPP / SAP advantageous
Core competencies
Strong sense of accountability and excellence
A passionate attitude for external, technical, and regulatory reporting
Good teamwork skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships and to collaborate with colleagues across the Group
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Deadline-driven
Problem solving and analytical thinking skills with sound numerical skills
Pro-active approach to implementation of changes in operational and accounting requirements
Ability to effectively multitask
Well organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to follow process and procedure
Willingness to work overtime when required
Key responsibilities
Preparation of legal entity statutory Annual Financial Statements “AFS,” Group AFS and interim financial statements to ensure compliance with the Companies Act of South Africa and the JSE listing requirements
Responsible for the full completion of all steps involved in the AFS, including but not limited to, system reports and trial balances, managing review queries, liaising with business for the necessary disclosure, posting journals and ensuring timeous submissions to CIPC
Audit engagements, including but not limited to, year-end and interim audits, agreed upon procedures and statutory AFS
Providing direct support to the Group reporting team for all external published financial documents in terms of JSE requirements, ensuring documents are accurate and complete
Preparation of data books for the annual published reporting suites, including the Group Integrated Annual Report, Group Corporate Governance Report and Group Sustainability Report
Responsible for certain month-end consolidation reporting tasks including intercompany balances and transactions review and eliminations, and posting related journals along with preparation of journal reconciliations
Providing direct support to the Group Financial Accountant, Group Financial Manager, Head of Finance and CFO with the annual and interim reporting processes
Preparing legal entity forecasts for SARS provisional tax payments and providing direct support to the automation of this process
Assisting in ensuring the policies and procedures of the Group are applied consistently across the different business units
Ensuring completion of and providing support for the redesign of Statistics SA submissions, reserve bank submissions and other external regulatory submissions (monthly, quarterly, and annually) incorporating efficiencies
Preparation of financial datasets for BEE compliance audits, whilst assisting in ensuring the Group achieves a favourable BEE level rating
Providing direct support for automation and digitisation in the financial reporting landscape, including but not limited to, automating structured built reports working alongside the digital transformation team
To identify and alert the Group Financial Accountant, Financial Manager and Head of Finance of any irregularity, lack of adherence to process and procedures, weakness in internal controls, and any actual or potential concerns arising out of the financial and operational reporting
Assist Group Reporting team in meeting Group Management Reporting deliverables, as required
Ad hoc tasks as and when required
Closing Date: 2 July 2026
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Skills Required
- Accounting diploma or degree
- Microsoft Excel (intermediate)
- Experience preparing statutory annual and interim financial statements and supporting audits
- Knowledge of Companies Act of South Africa and JSE listing requirements
- Experience with consolidation tasks, intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
- Willingness to work overtime when required and meet deadlines
- BPP or SAP experience
What We Do
Pick n Pay is a major South African retail group operating in the fast-moving consumer goods industry, offering a wide range of products including groceries, clothing, and liquor through various store formats and an online platform.
