Financial Controller

SoluGrowth (Pty) Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services company in Gauteng is seeking a Financial Controller for a 6-month contract. You will manage finance operations, including budget preparation and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in overseeing account functions and ensuring internal controls. This role is critical for maintaining financial integrity during the contract period.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Sales and Accounts Receivable function.
• Manage stock at port reporting.
• Ensure integrity of the General Ledger accounts.
• Payroll liabilities oversight.
• Manage internal controls assessment.
• Support with audits.
• Handle indirect taxes like VAT.
• Manage Bank and Cash.
• Head Office budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide monthly reporting and variance explanations.
• Develop business processes and accounting policies.
• Approve purchase requisitions.
• Work on ERP improvements.

Job description

Job title: Financial Controller (6 months contract – Gauteng)

Operation: Finance (head office)

Purpose and role in the business

The Financial Controller is responsible for managing all finance and accounting operations, coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and preparing monthly financial statements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Sales and Accounts Receivable function
• Manage stock at port reporting
• Ensure integrity of the General Ledger accounts for allocated accounts
• Payroll liabilities oversight
• Manage the implementation, maintenance, and assessment of internal controls
• Support with internal and external audits
• Indirect taxes – VAT and diesel rebates
• Managing Bank and Cash
• Head Office budgeting and forecasting
• Head Office monthly reporting and variance explanations
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls and ensure quality control over financial transactions
• Approve HO purchase requisitions
• ERP improvements and automation initiatives
• Additional controller duties as necessary