Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Cape Town

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Brands:

?Burberry, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Chloe, Davidoff, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Joop, Rimmel, Sally Hansen, Adidas, David Beckham

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About PDS

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Prestige Distribution Services (PDS) is a subsidiary of The Prestige Cosmetics Group (PCG), which provides distribution and commercial services to Coty Beauty SA (Pty) Ltd.? Employees of PDS are 100% dedicated to Coty and work on exciting prestige and consumer beauty brands.

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About Coty

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Coty is a global leader in beauty. We’re World #1 in Fragrance and World #3 in Color Cosmetics. Our iconic portfolio of more than 77 brands are sold in over 150 countries around the world. We believe in beauty with a purpose and brands that inspire, no matter where they are in the world. We are Fearlessly Kind to Ourselves, Fearless Kind to Others and Fearlessly Kind to the Planet. The Coty Africa team is bringing our business of BEAUTY, to life in Africa – localized and sustainable.? #undefinebeauty

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Job Purpose

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The Finance Assistant supports the finance and business teams by recording financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial records.

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Job Requirements

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Your main areas of responsibility will include the following:

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·?????? Journal processing

·?????? Managing invoice approvals and monthly provision calculations

·?????? Raising purchase orders and tracking payments

·?????? Assisting with Fixed Asset queries

·?????? Accounting (trial balance level)

·?????? Vendor applications

·?????? Ad hoc finance administration

·?????? Assisting with Internal Controls

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Education:

·?????? Diploma/Btech in Financial Accounting

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Required experience:

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·?????? 1-2 years work experience (an advantage)

·?????? MS Excel required

·?????? Financial package software (an advantage)

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Technical Skills and Competencies:

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·?????? Financial acumen with strong numeracy skills

·?????? Good planning and organisational skills, including prioritisation and time management.

·?????? Deadline driven

·?????? Analytical skills and attention to detail

·?????? Able to solve problems logically.

·?????? Good interpersonal and relationship building skills, with diverse stakeholders.

·?????? Good self-management, resilience and learning agility

·?????? Good written and verbal communication skills

·?????? Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate to advanced Excel

·?????? Able and willing to learn

·?????? Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative

·?????? Good attitude toward teamwork as well as the ability to work independently

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Benefits

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·?????? Competitive guaranteed TCTC package

·?????? Company performance bonus based on global company performance. (variable pay, not guaranteed)

·?????? Learning and growth opportunities on-the-job with access to Coty Academy

·?????? Inclusive, dynamic start up culture

·?????? 23 days leave per annum

·?????? Employee Wellness Programme

·?????? Product allocation

·?????? Company pension contribution

·?????? Company medical aid scheme, means no pre-screenings for membership

·?????? Preferential rates for Gap Cover

·?????? Study leave for related studies as per Study Policy

·?????? Opportunities to apply for global roles after a reasonable tenure with Coty Africa

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Travel????????????????????????? None

Seniority Level????????????? Skilled

Industry?????????????????????? Luxury and Beauty Goods

Employment Type??????? Permanent

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.? This is an employment equity position only.

Submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected]? by 4 December 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Privacy:

Note that PDS ?takes the processing of your personal information seriously and in accordance with the South African Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013, as amended from time to time (“POPI”). All information, statements, data, and content (such as CV’s/photographs /videos) which you submit to PDS are likely to reveal your gender, ethnic origin, nationality, age, and/or other personal information about you.

By submitting your application, you give consent and authorise PDS to undertake collection, processing, and further processing of your Personal Information for the purposes of potentially securing employment.

As an applicant you agree to make available to PDS all necessary personal information required for the purpose of potentially securing employment.