FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Reports to: Financial Manager Department: Finance Department
Period: Full Time - Local Employment Contract
Location: Johannesburg (Kempton Park) – South Africa
Role Purpose
The Financial Controller will be responsible for the financial reporting system and will also be responsible for assisting the operational managers with their reporting needs.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
CA(SA) qualification is non-negotiable.
Advanced excel skills is non-negotiable.
5 Years of Financial Controlling experience
The following experience would be highly advantageous:
Construction / Tendering environment experience
Experience in working with Sage Accpac and Pastel Partner
Experience in working in a multinational organization, dealing in multiple currencies, with a Turnover more than R1bn per annum.
Experience in dealing with Bonds and Guarantees in a tendering environment.
Knowledge and experience in working with a payroll package would be beneficial.
Experience in reconciling loan accounts in different reporting currencies
African experience would be highly advantageous.
Experience in processing of Debtors and Creditors and the reconciliation process
2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Manage the financial reporting process.
Maintain the financial reporting pack.
Review payment runs.
Ensure that all internal and external reporting deadlines are met.
Work with the Accountant in the project costing process
Manage the daily cash flow transfers.
Maintain the costings and administration on the recurring and significant expenses (Fleet, cellphones, insurance, guarantees)
Assist with Ad hoc requests relating to compliance and statutory.
Assist the Financial Manager in the review of financial matters.
Assist in reviewing and updating internal financial systems.
Maintenance of all financial reports
Monthly reporting to the holding company
Daily cash flow management
Help to create an environment where the team are happy and motivated to work.
Analytical review of financial reports
Following up and correcting errors along with the accountant
Continuously improving internal control procedures
Continuously monitoring the risk assessment with the CFO
Review of the monthly and annual accounting packs
3. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Analytical capabilities.
Effectiveness of selected solutions.
Delays in escalating complex/non-routine problems.
Communication skills.
Teamwork skills.
Quality of work.
Ability to track systems’ performance.
Acquired knowledge and skills.
Cleanliness of work area;
5. COMPETENCIES
Emotional intelligence
Planning and organising skills
Attention to detail.
Problem solving and decision making.
Communication
Teamwork
Conflict management
Positive and friendly attitude
Good learning curve
