Financial controller

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory and bank
• Ensure accuracy of the short and long-term cash forecasting models, submit weekly cash flow reporting to Group
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes in line with IFRS for SME’s and German GAAP
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciliations are complete and accurate
• Review monthly Accounts receivable aging reports
• Review GRNI (Good Receipted, not invoiced)/Unvouched reports and ensure aged items are cleared on a timely basis
• Review unapplied payments and ensure payments are matched to invoices on a timely basis
• Review all submissions in relation to government incentives and ensure submissions are done on a timely basis
• Assist Finance manager with various analysis, reports and projects as required

Financial Controls:

• Manage the audit process, ensuring timely and accurate responses
• Lead remediation of audit findings and drive ongoing controls enhancement
• Ensure finance processes are documented, communicated, and kept updated
• Streamline accounting processes for efficiency, accuracy, and control

People Management:

• Manage and develop direct reports and communicate any training needs
• Support direct reports with development and disciplinary matters of the wider team
• Ensure general discipline of direct reports and ensure corrective action is taken on all misconduct incidents
• Drive and manage individual and team performance
• Adhere to all HR policies, procedures and requirements to ensure sound people practices

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tertiary Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar is an essential requirement
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA) (SAICA) or similar is an essential requirement
• MS Office, OEM knowledge, experience with using an Accounting System, working knowledge of relevant financial laws and reporting standards

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5-10 years relevant finance experience, including 2-5 years in a senior finance role is essential.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of Business Processes
• Professional Knowledge & Experience
• Leadership Experience
• Intercultural Experience
• Capabilies:
  • Results Orientation
  • Attentions to detail
  • Take initiative
  • Assertiveness
  • Communication skills

Candidates should be prepared to undergo External and Internal assessments as part of the selection process.

The appointment will be made in line with the Company Employment Equity goals and objectives.

Salary: Market Related

Benefits: Pension Fund, Annual Bonus, 50% Medical Aid.

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