Financial Controller

Oxyon People Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxyon People Solutions is looking for a Financial Controller in Cape Town who will oversee the standardization and automation of financial controlling. The successful candidate will manage financial statements, develop cost control measures, and ensure accurate reporting.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, and skills in IFRS and advanced Excel. This position is integral to the Administration & Finance team.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Significant experience in cost controlling and budget vs actual monitoring.
• Knowledge and experience in IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial statements.
• Build monthly financial accounting, reporting and close process.
• Develop cost control and reporting.
• Track and forecast cashflow.
• Drive improvement projects and tools automation.

Skills

Financial Statements

Cost Controlling

Budgeting

IFRS Knowledge

Advanced Excel

Accounting Systems

BI Applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

SAICA or SAIPA articles

Tools

Consolidation Software (HFM)

Job description

Overview

Main objective of the position and Tasks Description (not limited)

Within the Administration & Finance team in Cape Town, reporting to the Country Finance Responsible, the Financial Controller is in charge of the standardization, simplification, and automation of Controlling for the Business Line.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial statements;
• Build monthly financial accounting, reporting and close process;
• Develop cost control and reporting;
• Make IFRS adjustments and reporting;
• Track and forecast cashflow:
  • Coordinate the budget process within BLs;
  • Perform analytical reviews of the monthly operating results and help to ensure understanding and accuracy of reports;
  • Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of the income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations, and G/L analysis;
  • Analyze and report, including on intangible assets and production (half-yearly and yearly);
  • Monitor and perform consolidation & benchmarking of the country numbers, risk review (CAPEX/OPEX, margin recognition, and project status and progress);
• Ensure the homogenization of the rules and the standardization of the KPI and Business Lines reporting, while bringing a diverse technical expertise;
• Drive improvement projects and tools automation/optimization;
• Define and execute relevant and reliable KPI to enable the management of the BLs;
• Mid-term analysis of IPP and DEV performance and benchmarking with competitors;
• Implement engaging presentations to inform and enable decision-making (QBR for instance);
• Ad hoc analysis;
• Support the Finance & Administration team on daily accounting tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field;
• SAICA or SAIPA articles required;
• 5 years of experience in a similar role;
• Significant experience in cost controlling and budget vs actual monitoring;
• Experience in Financial Statements and Financial Reporting skills;
• Knowledge and experience in IFRS;
• Solid understanding of project cost control/ analysis, budget, and forecasting;
• Experience with multi-national & multi-currency companies;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Accounting Systems and BI Applications;
• Proficiency with a consolidation software (HFM) would be highly appreciated.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills;
• Self-starter personality, ability to identify issues and a problem-solving orientation;
• Precision and organization;
• Priority management;
• Ability to summarize;
• Ability to be a Team Player.