Financial Controller

Interwaste (Pty) Ltd; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a Financial Controller to join their Germiston branch. The ideal candidate will assist the Finance Team with administrative tasks and ensure effective operations. Responsibilities include financial analysis, budget preparation, and compliance with regulations.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

A commitment to sustainability and innovation

A supportive and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 5 years' senior financial experience required.
• Working experience in Africa is essential.
• Expert MS Office skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, and GL.
• Prepare and publish variance analysis on monthly management accounts.
• Develop and control operational financial KPIs.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Data Capturing

Analytical Mindset

Education

B.Com completed

Grade 12

Related Management Accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Financial Controller | Fixed Term | Germiston

Africa, is seeking a seasoned Financial Controller [Mozambique] to temporarily join our team at the Germiston branch.

With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, Interwaste is dedicated to creating a better future by transforming waste challenges into impactful opportunities.

Role Overview

The Financial Controller will play a pivotal role by assisting the Finance Team by providing administrative and clerical services in order to ensure effective and efficient administrative operations in the Region and at the Depot’s.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Analysis of the financial results of the region
• Analysis and explanation of management accounts to budgets and forecasts
• Finalising inter-depot charges
• Development and measurement of regional production KPI’s
• Presentation of financial results to Regional management Team
• Controlling all purchase orders against budget/ forecast
• Assisting the GM and FM in the preparation of annual budget and bi-annual forecast
• Ensuring compliance to internal controls at depot level

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Prepare and publish timely variance analysis on the monthly management accounts.
• Coordinate the preparation and collection of data/information for Statutory and other Financial Audits
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and control operational financial KPI’s on fleet and facility management such as (not limited) fuel consumption, energy consumption and product flow/ consumption
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Additional controller duties as necessary
• Liaising with external auditors in Mozambique
• Assist and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure invoicing complies with legislation.
• Prepare Cashflow projections
• Review salary journals
• Assist Accounts Receivable collection
• Manage petty cash and petty cash reconciliations
• Payments: Assist the FM to register all service type contracts with the Department of finance and obtain a binding opinion in respect of Withholding Tax on Double Taxation Treaty.
• Payments: Assist the FM to obtain tax clearance certificates for all cross-border payments.
• Coordinate all service and goods type payments to Interwaste in South Africa.
• Exports to Mozambique: develop and review the export document control and administration processes inclusive of export registers and export files.
• Assist the taxation accountant in ensuring a local Portuguese chart of accounts is maintained as described by Mozambican law.
• Review the monthly payroll journals and statutory deductions and ensure compliance on submissions and payments.

COMMUNICATION AND FEEDBACK

• Ensure all your superiors are notified in a timely manner regarding aspects of your areas as deemed necessary by them.
• Deal with personnel matters such as reporting incidents, customer complaints, requesting new employees, extension of contracts and terminations to your manager,
• Ensure your manager is informed off all staff related matters that will affect the organisation in a dire manner immediately (e.g. IR).

MENTORSHIP AND SKILLS TRANSFERENCE

• Ensure all subordinates and colleagues are up-skilled and ensure transference of skills through mentorship and coaching,
• Provide training and guidance for new employees and ensure they are assisted.

ADHOC

• Any other reasonable adhoc duty as required or requested by management.
• It should be noted that individuals may need to expand their roles / scope to cover the work load of other employees in times of high work loads or individuals whom may be absent from work. This is the sole discretion of management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent Attention to Detail
• Excellent Customer Service
• Fast and Efficient Worker
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Data Capturing Ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work over time when required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Fulfilled similar role with at least 5 years’ senior financial experience
• Working Experience in Africa
• Grade 12
• B.Com completed, CIMA (Advantageous)
• Related Management Accounting qualification
• Expert MS Office Skills
• Experience working on accounting systems,
• Strong administrative acumen.
• Attention to detail;
• Analytical mindset.
• Accustomed to do reconciliations.
• Proficient in excel

Who We Are

Interwaste is a wholly owned subsidiary of Séché Environnement. We are Southern Africa’s leading waste management company, committed to the sustainable preservation of the environment. We leverage technological excellence and innovation to solve a range of waste problems, ensuring accountability, integrity, safety, and excellence in all our operations.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for growth and development.
• A commitment to sustainability and innovation.
• A supportive, safety-conscious, and inclusive workplace.

Join us in shaping a sustainable future. Apply now to be part of our mission!

If you’re passionate about creating a thriving workplace and are ready to contribute to a sustainable future, apply now and become part of our mission!

Candidates must apply via LinkedIn and submit their resumes for consideration. To learn more about Interwaste, visit our website. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we uphold a compliant, fair, and inclusive workplace environment. We reserve the right to not fill the position. Should you not here back from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. If you have previously responded, please do not re-submit. Interwaste subscribes to the principles of employment equity