Financial Controller

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm in Cape Town is seeking a dynamic Financial Controller to manage financial planning and treasury functions. You will oversee budgeting, banking, and auditing processes while ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The ideal candidate has a CA (SA) or B Com (Hons) and up to 10 years of experience. Salary is negotiable and highly competitive based on your expertise.

Qualifications

• Up to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to manage departmental staff effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee working capital and treasury functions.
• Prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Manage cashflows and banking activities.
• Supervise financial compliance and auditing.
• Handle intercompany and accounts payable functions.

Skills

Financial planning

Treasury management

Budget monitoring

IFRS standards

Cashflow forecasting

Education

CA (SA) / B Com (Hons)

Job description

Overview

Our client in the logistics industry is seeking a dynamic Financial Controller to oversee the Working Capital and Treasury functions within the organisation. This role entails meticulous financial planning, reporting, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient treasury management.

Minimum Requirements

• Required Qualification: CA (SA) / B Com (Hons)
• Experience: Up to 10 years

Key Responsibilities

General

• Supervision and management of departmental staff.
• Preparation and monitoring of budgets pertaining to working capital.
• Oversight of automation/system projects.
• Review and enhancement of policies and processes.
• Coordination of information consolidation within the department.
• Addressing adhoc requests from stakeholders.
• Monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual financial reporting.
• Handling of IFRS technical matters.
• Assisting in developing financial management systems to mitigate risks.
• Collaboration with internal and external auditors.
• Contribution to strategic planning for key projects.

Cash Management & Treasury Function

• Forecasting cashflows.
• Managing banking amendments and approvals.
• Conducting cash analysis including loan requirements and excess cash.
• Facilitating forex transactions.
• Supervising banking administration activities.
• Coordinating repatriation of funds from African countries.
• Executing forex transactions into the USCS ledgers.
• Understanding currency conversion dynamics.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, acts, regulations, policies, processes, and systems.
• Overseeing working capital at both Head Office and Group levels.

Accounts Receivable

• Managing the debtors book.
• Reporting on credit risk.
• Resolving queries efficiently.

Intercompany

• Resolving intercompany queries.
• Preparation and review of agreements.
• Reviewing group schedule reconciliation.

Accounts Payable

• Managing the supplier book.
• Efficient resolution of queries.

Salary: negotiable.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today, contact Georgia Keogh at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]