Financial Controller

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN001790/KA

Date posted:

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
Finance Controller required to maintain, manage all finance & accounting operations as well as prepare forecasts and financial reports.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsibilities

Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
Prepare and publish timely monthly management accounts with supporting commentary
Preparation of budgets & forecasts and report variances
Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
Research technical accounting issues for compliance
Support month-end and year-end close process
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Manage & maintain working capital and preparation of cash flow projections
Manage and comply with local government reporting requirements and tax filings
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Assist with preparation of the annual audit file in line with audit requirements
Assist with costing and pricing workings and exercises
Prepare and process monthly journals
Assist with cost saving initiatives

Requirements

Chartered Accountant (CA) SA or relevant qualification
Computer literate, administratively strong, attention to detail
Highly proficient in Excel, Word and the normal office Windows packages
Newly qualified CA or 1 -2 years’ experience in a similar role.
Experience with Sage X3
Strong computer knowledge including, but not limited to Sage or SAPP and Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate to advanced spreadsheet based skills)
Ability to manage a team and use initiative
Ability to set deadlines and achieve them
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong literacy and numeracy knowledge
Great organisation skills and problem solving abilities
Customer Service skills
Must be organised, able to multitask & have good time management skills
Critical analysis
Understanding the nature of data
Securing and safeguarding information and data in both a digital and physical environment
Experience in a manufacturing environment advantageous

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