Financial Controller

Reference: 5662 MLR
Consultant: Michelle le Roux

Job Description:

• Lead and develop finance team members.
• Maintain a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties.
• Liaison with Management and assist with the preparations for monthly financial review meetings.
• Assist with the preparation of timeous consolidated financial management accounts.
• Assist with the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes.
• Maintain the necessary controls over sales and expenditure.
• Control and manage the ledgers (GL, AR and AP) and take ownership of the accuracy of financial records.
• Review and signoff all monthly balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
• Responsible for submissions and reconciliations of all statutory obligations comprising Income, Payroll and Customs Taxes, as well as other regulatory filings.
• Responsible for assisting with year-end and internal audits and deliverables, including liaison with external auditors.
• Review standard cost and consumption variance reports and drive investigations to identify the reasons for discrepancies.
• Administer the periodic update of standard costs.
• Oversee monthly stock counts, review variance reports and advise corrective action.
• Diligently manage cash flow by actively monitoring bank accounts on a daily basis to ensure optimal returns on working capital.
• Perform detailed review of all documents submitted in support of payment runs.
• Liaise with bank on all forex trading activities.
• Ensure the completeness of all export sales documentation.
• Prepare quarterly BBBEE monitoring reports and assist with preparations for annual BBBEE verification.
• Provide financial technical support to FM with detailed knowledge of IFRS and relevant tax legislation.
• Prepare and compile advanced reports and presentations with minimal guidance, utilizing creative information.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required by the FM or MD.

Qualifications:

• CA(SA) or CIMA preferred.
• Honours degree in relevant field of study.
• Minimum 3 years’ management experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience post articles.
• Manufacturing Experience is non-negotiable. Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, Stock Control and Costings.
• Sound Management and Financial Skills (planning, organizing, coordinating, resource allocation, control).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is non-negotiable.
• Experience with ERP systems and MIS software is a pre-requisite. MS Dynamics NAV and Jet Reports experience is advantageous.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
• Understanding of Legislations, Compliance and Procedures.
• Innovative and Creative.

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.