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Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Performability RecruitmentSouth Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

About the job Financial Controller

A diverse finance team within a creative and manufacturing environment are in need of a Finance Controller to maintain and manage all finance and accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accounting Operations : Oversee billing, A / r, A / p, GL, reconciliations, cost accounting, and revenue recognition processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Financial Reporting : Prepare timely monthly management accounts with comprehensive analysis, highlighting key trends and variances.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting : Develop accurate budgets and forecasts, monitor performance, and provide insightful variance analysis.
  • Regulatory Compliance : Coordinate regulatory reporting, ensuring adherence to local government requirements and tax filings.
  • Technical Accounting : Research and resolve complex accounting issues, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations (IFRS).
  • Financial Close : Lead month-end and year-end close processes including assisting with the preparation of the annual financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
  • Internal Controls : Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial transactions and reporting, mitigating risk and ensuring data integrity.
  • Cash Flow Management : Manage working capital, prepare cash flow projections, and optimize cash flow to support operational needs.
  • Process Improvement : Design and document efficient business processes and accounting policies, driving continuous improvement.
  • Audit Support : Assist with the preparation of the annual audit file, ensuring a smooth and efficient audit process, liaise with the auditors and manage the audit process.
  • Costing & Pricing : Support costing and pricing exercises, providing accurate financial data to inform decision‑making.
  • Additional Support : Prepare monthly journals, assist with cost‑saving initiatives, contribute to B‑BBEE compliance efforts and other tasks as they may arise.

Core Skills

  • Technical Proficiency : Strong computer skills, including Sage or SAP and Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate to advanced Excel skills).
  • Analytical Mindset : Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
  • Organizational Excellence : Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
  • Detail‑Oriented : Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all financial tasks.
  • Process Improvement : Demonstrated ability to design and implement efficient systems and processes, driving operational effectiveness.
  • Intellectual Curiosity : A natural inquisitiveness and passion for learning, staying up‑to‑date with industry trends and best practices.

    • Non‑negotiable Requirements

  • Experience with ERP systems, preferably Sage X3 or SAP
  • Experience within a manufacturing industry is preferable
  • Understanding of IFRS and South African tax and regulatory environment
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills

    • Candidates from an accounting / finance qualification

  • CA - 0 to 2 years commercial experience
  • SAIPA - 2 to 5 years commercial experience
  • CIMA - Management level - 0 to 2 years commercial experience
  • ACCA - 0 to 2 years commercial experience

    • Candidates from an A‑typical background

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field - 1 to 3 years in a data analysis or data science role with exposure to financial or business data
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, ideally with a concentration in finance or a related field - 1-3 years of experience in a role requiring quantitative analysis, financial modeling, or economic forecasting
  • Transferable skills to a finance role and strong numerical acumen
  • MBA with a concentration on finance - 0 to 2 years experience in similar role or a role with strong financial elements
  • Experience in developing and implementing business intelligence or analytics solutions preferable
  • Experience with data and financial analytics preferable

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