Financial Controller

Main Purpose of Position:

This role is responsible to oversee the financial controlling function including the compilation of financial statements, recon reviews, group reporting, implementation of financial controls and other related activities for all entities

Key Performance Areas:

Effective Management of the Finance Department 

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/GAAP).
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process and provide analysis of variances.
• Manage internal and external audits and ensure compliance with tax regulations and financial laws.
• Implement and monitor effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Improve financial processes, systems, and reporting tools for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Support strategic planning and business decision-making with financial insight and analysis.

Reporting

• Planning of month end/year end
• Prepare month-end journals 
• Prepare and review reliable and accurate reports for the company
• Overview of all GL Recons done by Finance Team
• Meeting deadlines on submission of internal and external reports
• Adherence to Group Financial Controls
• Maintain payments for Claims
• Prepare and submit statutory  Returns
• Handle all queries from SARS
• Prepare Ad-hoc reports 

Staff Management and Development

• All team members have clearly defined job profiles aligned to the profile of the manager
• Ensure performance contracts are in place and regular goal reviews completed to assess achievement of results
• Provide support, training and mentoring continuously to ensure that objectives are met
• Ensure completed development plans for each employee
• Ensure that events/activities taking place in team are effectively communicated within the team and to other teams requiring the information

Health and Safety

• Participate in the design/development/review/
• implementation and monitoring of the region safety plans for each year
• Participate in safety forums created by company 
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at workplace
• Distribute safety information as and when required

Working Relationships

• Liaise with external and internal auditors 
• Liaise with other departments in the company

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Skills and Attributes 

• Computer literate - ability to work on Excel, MS Outlook, Word
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Problem Solving 
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with the proven ability to multi-task and operate successfully under tight deadlines and time pressures.
• Work under pressure
• Dealing with changing circumstances
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely
• Leadership and team development capabilities

Minimum Qualification

• Qualified CA (SA)

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in a senior accounting or financial management role
• Proven experience managing teams and leading financial operations
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills