Position Overview

Job Summary:

As part of our strategic goal to become a First Choice Retailer, Crusaders Corporate is seeking an ambitious and dynamic individual to join our team as a key member of to the management team. The position will report directly into the CEO of the division, allowing for hands on exposure to the operational side of the business . This exciting opportunity offers a unique blend of first-hand operational and business experience, combined with mentorship and growth opportunities.

We are looking for an intelligent and driven individual, looking to step out of finance and into operations and this newly created this role, which combines the analytical ability of a chartered accountant with the practical efficiency of an operations manager. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with top management throughout the wider group, gaining invaluable exposure to the business world and developing a comprehensive understanding of our retail, wholesale, and financial services operations.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis and Operations:

• Analysing various business data points and identifying opportunities within the data sets.
• Researching best practices and trends, and implementing new strategies.
• Building models and doing calculations for a variety of business needs together with detailed impact and sensitivity analysis.
• Implementing new strategies to optimize and grow different revenue streams.
• Calculating cost reduction initiatives and doing impact analysis on the changes made in the business.
• Monitoring new strategies implemented and reporting the effects of the changes made to the business.
• Day to day operational risk management.
• Understanding current business processes ,identifying risk and addressing those risks by designing and implementing controls.
• Designing various reports and key dial matrix's that could assist business to better manage components of the business.
• Understanding of the IT system, then linking the information in the business data systems to the operational management of the business .

Project Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Lead and support various projects across the business to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with stakeholders, including franchisees and corporate stores.
• Identify deficiencies, implement improvements, and resolve complaints promptly.

Risk and Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to fraud prevention, risk management protocols, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with internal departments to maintain operational excellence.

Qualifications and Skills

Educational Background:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or eligible to register with SAICA. (0 – 3 years post articles)
• Advanced Excel proficiency is essential (Power BI proficiency is advantageous).

What We Offer:

• Market related/competitive salary based on qualification and experience.
• Medical aid contributions
• Retirement contributions