Financial Controller

Staff Solutions Recruitment; George; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Accountant/Financial Manager in George, Western Cape. The role entails managing the full financial function, providing reports, advising on investment options, and developing financial trends. Candidates must possess CA/CIMA qualifications and have at least 5 years of post-articles experience. Strong accounting knowledge, particularly in Sage Online and the steel manufacturing or logistics industries, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant or Financial Manager.
• 5 years post articles experience.
• People and general management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full financial function.
• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information.
• Advise on investment options and develop financial projections.

Skills

CA/CIMA qualification

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Understanding of financial trends

Sage Online knowledge

Education

CA/CIMA degree

Tools

Sage Online

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Management of full financial function.
• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Advise on investment options.
• Develop trends and projections for the groups finances.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
• Engage in cost accounting processes to analyse, track, and report on costs associated with business operations.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to gather cost-related information.

Job Requirements

• CA/CIMA qualified will be given preference.
• 5 years post articles experience.
• Proven experience as a Senior accountant/ Financial Manager
• Understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns.
• Sound knowledge of accounting software, preferably Sage Online
• People and general management experience will be given preference.
• Industry knowledge-Steel manufacturing, Construction, Laser cutting and Transport/Logistics