Financial Controller

Recruiter:

Progessive International

Job Ref:

JHB001093/SF

Date posted:

Monday, November 1, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

600000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Main Job Purposes:

Finance Business Support for Country and Region Leadership Team in achieving their targets in terms of:
Sales
Profitability
Working capital
Responsible for all financial aspects of the location:
general ledger and internal control
compliant, timely and accurate country internal and external reporting for the country
Ensure compliant, timely and accurate country reporting
Lead local finance team
Support Managing Director and Regional Finance initiatives

POSITION INFO:

Professional qualification and experience:

Bachelor or Master Degree in Finance / Controlling / Accounting
Around 5 years of experience in Finance;
Good knowledge of and experience in company administration
Advanced analytical skills and trend analysis
Excellent communication skills at all levels of organization
Strong command of English
Experienced with advanced Excel models
Skills with Baan ERP, Cognos reporting is an advantage

Key Accountabilities:

Monitor and achieve country and regional KPI''s;
Maintain transaction processes and systems to ensure effective processing of financial and operational information.
Timely and accurate internal and external financial reporting for the country and region;
Ensure adequate safeguarding of Company assets;
Manage general accounting and closing procedures
Manage local vendors payment and payroll
Drive planning & control cycles: strategic plan, budgeting, forecasting, monthly analyses and interpretation of results
Responsible for consolidated financial reports based on IFRS and Group Policies
Ad hoc projects incl. Regional and Global initiatives.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements as well as internal controls
Coordination of Tax/legal and Internal Control activities
Support collection of receivables process
Initiate internal procedures and ensure their implementation
Drive country investment proposal process supported by financial analysis
Continues improvement and innovation attitude
Manage local finance team

Key competencies

Business-oriented
Result focused
Team player
Creative and open-minded
Data explorer with strong analytical skills

Personal characteristics:

Dynamic personality demonstrating ownership and dedication
Hands-on mentality
Pro-active, self-starter
Good planner and organizer
Accurate, paying attention to details
Able to work as team member as well as an individual
Effective communicator at all levels of organization
Able to manage and motivate employees
Able to work with multiple deadlines
Flexible in terms of traveling

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