Financial Controller/Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
Finance Controller, Lydenburg

POSITION INFO:
Our client is looking for an experienced, highly organised and accountable Finance Coordinator to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function. This is not a junior finance clerk position . We require a strong finance professional with proven experience who can work independently, manage deadlines, supervise finance activities and provide accurate financial information to management. Experience Required 5-7+ years' experience in finance\/accounting. Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior, supervisory or finance coordinator role. Strong hands-on experience managing debtors and creditors. Proven experience with bank, supplier and customer reconciliations. Experience with VAT, payroll-related finance processes and statutory deadlines. Experience preparing monthly financial reports, age analyses and management information. Experience with cash-flow forecasting, budgeting and expense control. Proven ability to identify, investigate and resolve financial discrepancies. Experience managing supplier payments and customer collections. Experience supervising or coordinating junior finance\/admin staff. Experience reporting directly to senior management or directors. Experience in a fast-paced SME, mining supply, engineering, construction or project-based environment will be highly advantageous. Strong experience with accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel. Qualifications Relevant Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or Financial Management. BCom and\/or professional accounting affiliation will be highly advantageous. Key Skills & Attributes We are looking for someone who is: Analytical | Detail-oriented | Accountable | Assertive | Organised | Deadline-driven | Proactive | Independent | Calm under pressure | Solution-driven You must have strong financial control, management, leadership, problem-solving and decision-making abilities , with excellent communication skills and a high level of integrity and confidentiality. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and manage the daily finance function. Manage debtors, creditors and reconciliations. Monitor cash flow, expenses and financial controls. Prepare monthly financial reports and age analyses. Coordinate VAT, payroll-related finance processes and statutory deadlines. Manage supplier payments and customer collections. Identify financial discrepancies, risks and control weaknesses. Supervise finance\/admin staff and monitor quality and deadlines. Provide accurate financial information and solutions to management. Additional Requirements Own reliable transport and valid driver's licence required. Fluent in English and Afrikaans. Foreign candidates will be considered, subject to appropriate passport and visa\/work authorisation. If you have the experience, confidence and financial knowledge to take ownership of a finance function - we want to hear from you.