Financial Controller

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POSITION INFO:

Main objective of the position and Tasks Description (not limited)

Within the Administration & Finance team in Cape Town, reporting to the Country Finance Responsible, the Financial Controller is in charge of the standardization, simplification, and automation of Controlling for the Business Line.

Main responsibilities:
• Manage financial statements;
• Build monthly financial accounting, reporting and close process;
• Develop cost control and reporting;
• Make IFRS adjustments and reporting;
• Track and forecast cashflow:
o Coordinate the budget process within BLs;
o Perform analytical reviews of the monthly operating results and help to ensure understanding and accuracy of reports;
o Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of the income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations, and G/L analysis;
o Analyze and report, including on intangible assets and production (half-yearly and yearly);
o Monitor and Perform => consolidation & benchmarking of the country numbers, risk review (CAPEX/OPEX, margin recognition, and project status and progress);
• Ensure the homogenization of the rules and the standardization of the KPI and Business Lines reporting’s, while bringing a diverse technical expertise;
• Drive improvement projects and tools automation/optimization;
• Define and execute relevant and reliable KPI to enable the management of the BLs;
• Mid-term analysis of IPP and DEV performance and benchmarking with competitors;
• Implement engaging presentations to inform and enable decision-making (QBR for instance);
• Ad hoc analysis;
• Support the Finance & Administration team on daily accounting tasks.

Education and Technical Skill Level (academic degree, experience, courses, habilitations, language, …)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field;
• SAICA or SAIPA articles required;
• 5 years of experience in a similar role;
• Significant experience in cost controlling and budget vs actual monitoring;
• Experience in Financial Statements and Financial Reporting skills;
• Knowledge and experience in IFRS;

• Solid understanding of project cost control/ analysis, budget, and forecasting;
• Experience with multi-national & multi-currency companies;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Accounting Systems and BI Applications;
• Proficiency with a consolidation software (HFM) would be highly appreciated.

Required Soft Skills (autonomy level, responsibility level, accuracy, interpersonal skills, …)

• Excellent communication skills;
• Self-starter personality, ability to identify issues and a problem-solving orientation;
• Precision and organization;
• Priority management;
• Ability to summarize;
• Ability to be a Team Player.