Financial Controller

CFW Industries Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Southern Africa is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage and maintain financial records, prepare reports, and assist in training staff. You will join a collaborative team with opportunities for growth and receive a competitive salary along with benefits in a supportive work environment. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and experience, along with strong numerical and analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for personal growth and career advancement

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role with strong understanding of financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain fixed asset ledger.
• Prepare management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of BBBEE information.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Stress tolerance

Coordination

Integrity

Good working knowledge of Excel

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Diploma, certificate or degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

CFW Industries (Pty) Ltd holds a respected market position in Southern Africa, specialising in designing, manufacturing, and distributing high performance fans for the industrial, mining, power generation, marine, and HVAC sectors.

With roots dating back to 1966 under the name Continental Fan Works, our decades of experience have earned us a strong reputation as a preferred supplier to major corporations across the region. Today, CFW fans are proudly used in industrial applications around the globe.

The company employs a diverse workforce with a strong skill set in engineering, we are seeking an experienced Financial Controller that can assist the CFW Group of companies with the following tasks:

• Manage and maintain fixed asset ledger.
• Submission of VAT/PAYE returns.
• Bank, credit cards and petty cash processing and reconciliation
• Reviewing of bank reconciliations
• Preparation of management accounts.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Payments & cash flow forecasts.
• Journal entries.
• Intercompany charges calculations and co-ordination of invoicing
• Review and assist with monthly creditors and debtors reporting
• Review intercompany invoicing
• Prepare stock and WIP calculations
• Prepare schedules for external audit and assist with audit queries
• Review and prepare property investment companies for audit
• Assist with preparation of BBBEE information
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analysis
• Assist in training and mentoring staff

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• A diploma, certificate or degree in Accounting or Finance
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role with a strong understanding of financial reporting and analysis
• Experience on Sage X3 is advantageous

Attributes Required for position:

• Numerical accuracy
• Time management
• Problem-solving skills
• Stress tolerance
• Coordination and proactive identification of needs/issues
• Honesty, integrity and reliability
• Good working knowledge of Excel

What working for us will be like:

• You will be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team culture
• You will work alongside a diverse group of professionals
• You will enjoy continuous opportunities for personal growth and career advancement
• You will receive a competitive, market related salary and benefits package
• You will experience a flexible and balanced work environment
• Your standard working hours will 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Thursday, and 08:00 to 16:00 on Fridays—with the option to leave at 15:00 if work is completed

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