Financial Controller

Financial Controller position available in Piketberg.

Our client has a vacancy for a Financial Controller for a full time permanent position based outside of Piketberg, Western Cape.

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary education (suitable degree/diploma).
• Diploma or Degree in Cost & Management Accounting would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years' accounting experience.
• Experience in cost and management accounts will be advantageous.
• Must be able prepare accurate financial information up to trial balance level.
• Experience with the statutory requirements applicable to companies and trusts will be to your advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) & accounting software.
• Agricultural industry experience will be advantageous.
• Must be able to work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be deadline driven with excellent organisational skills.
• Management and organisation of the business unit finance team.
• Be willing to travel from time to time.

Key Responsibilities:

• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
  • Manage inventory, fixed assets and capital expenditure within the stipulated company policies and procedures
  • Process journals and preparation of financial information to trial balance level
  • Analyze and interpret management accounts and provide meaningful financial insight
  • Participate in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly projections
• BUSINESS SUPPORT
  • Provide support and assistance to the management teams of the various business units' with administration and finance related matters
  • Actively assist head office with the evaluation and enhancement of financial and administrative systems
  • Provide a support function to the group IT and BI departments
  • Ensure implementation of SOP's and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and effective ways of Working
• COMPLIANCE AND HR SUPPORT
  • Provide support function to HR department (specifically wages and preparation of salary information)
  • Participate in the annual audit process and handling of audit related inquiries
  • Ensure that internal control measures are implemented, monitored and maintained

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