Senior Finance Controller (Automotive)

Recruiter:

Hlabahlosile

Job Ref:

1171113767

Date posted:

Friday, July 18, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

AUTOMOTIVE

Position Title: Senior Finance Controller

Department: Finance
Location: Durban
Reporting to: Country Finance Manager

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the full financial control function for the South African entities. This role ensures accurate, timeous financial reporting and analysis to enable informed business decisions. Key focus areas include Costing, Internal Controls, Continuous Improvement, CAPEX & Tooling Management, Plant Controlling, and Financial Reporting.

Qualifications

BCom Accounting degree
CIMA qualification (required)

Experience

Minimum 10 years in Financial Controlling within a manufacturing environment
Minimum 3 years in a leadership/senior role
Automotive industry experience is advantageous

Continuous Improvement

Financial review and tracking of CI projects in WAVE system
Measure verification and savings tracking
Identify and recommend process improvements

Internal Control

Ensure compliance with GCF, DoA, and internal policies
Submit monthly control checks and maintain risk register

CAPEX, Tooling & Fixed Assets

Track and report CAPEX & Tooling against budgets
Perform asset verifications, impairment reviews, and useful life analysis
Prepare business cases for new investments

Plant & Country Controlling

Oversee stock takes, cycle count variances, and stock valuation
Lead budget and forecast preparation (weekly, monthly, annual)
Manage expenses, review AP reconciliations and payrolls
General ledger journal preparation and reconciliations

Financial Reporting

Prepare internal/external reports
Support plant management with financial insights
Ensure IFRS compliance and Onestream reporting

Audits & Year-End

Plan and support internal/external audits
Complete audit packs and resolve audit findings
Assist with BBBEE audit preparations

Statutory Returns & Taxes

Prepare government incentive applications and tax returns
Support AFS reviews and BBBEE reports

Insurance

Prepare declarations and file claims

General Support

Sales reporting
Support on WCA, PAYE, VAT, and provisional tax submissions
Other finance-related duties as required

Skills & Systems

Advanced MS Excel
Strong ERP experience (BPCS advantageous)
IFRS compliance knowledge
Exposure to manufacturing and automotive environments

Behavioural Competencies

Strong financial acumen & analytical thinking
Structured and deadline-driven
Effective communicator and emotionally intelligent
High integrity and strategic problem solver
Adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset
Self-starter with planning and organizational strengths
Safety- and compliance-conscious

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