Financial Controller

Network Recruitment - Finance Corporate; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified investment holding company in Durban is seeking an experienced Accountant to provide strategic financial guidance for a newly acquired subsidiary. The ideal candidate will manage a full finance function, including transaction control, budgeting, and project forecasts. Requires 5-7 years of experience in finance, preferably within construction or engineering sectors. Knowledge of Sage and strong analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years' experience within a full finance function position.
• Construction, building, engineering, or civil industry experience required.
• Knowledge of financial systems and process implementations essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic finance guidance to a newly acquired subsidiary.
• Manage transactional control and fixed asset register.
• Budgeting and forecasting for projects.
• Flag financial items for attention of management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Sage

Job description

Job & Company Description

Accountant PositionReference : NPr EHo-1A diversified investment holding company seeks an experienced Accountant to join their dynamic team and provide strategic finance guidance to a newly acquired subsidiary within the group. This role will be based in Durban North.

Duties & Responsibilities

You will also be responsible for transactional and journal control and recons, as well as maintaining the fixed asset register and WIP balances.

Other main duties will include budgeting and forecasting for projects and adding cost control, as well as flagging / raising items for attention of senior management.

The successful incumbent will have a strong understanding of a project-based environment, for example construction and building, engineering or civil industries.

You will report to the Group CFO and Group CEO, as well as the Divisional Financial Manager.

Education

Diploma or Degree in Finance or Accounting essential.

Job Experience & Skills Required

5 to 7 years' experience within a full finance function position.

Construction / building / engineering / civil industry experience, and understanding of a project-based environment essential.

Knowledge of Sage essential.

Experience with systems and process implementations essential.

Knack for numbers and analytically minded, meticulous attention to detail, deadline driven.

Package & Remuneration

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R - R - Annually

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For more information, contact : Elzette Hood Recruitment Specialist Finance