Financial Controller Full Time

Key Performance Areas:
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. Sign-off and release all journal and cashbook entries.
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.

Education, experience and competencies required:
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.
Understanding of Legislations, Compliance and Procedures.
Innovative and Creative.