Financial Controller

Borbet SA; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Gqeberha is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee all financial and accounting activities. Responsibilities include managing accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and leading audits. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a CA(SA) qualification with 5-10 years of relevant finance experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to manage teams effectively and ensure compliance with financial laws. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years relevant finance experience, including 2-5 years in a senior finance role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial and accounting activities of the Finance Department.
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger and accounts payable.
• Ensure accuracy of month-end and year-end close processes in line with IFRS.

Skills

Results Orientation

Attention to detail

Initiative

Assertiveness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar

Professional qualification such as CA(SA)

Tools

MS Office

Accounting System experience

Job description

Financial Controller

The company is looking for a competent and motivated person that will be responsible for overseeing all the financial and accounting activities of the Finance Department.

Key Performance Areas

Financial Management & Reporting

• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory and bank
• Ensure accuracy of the short‑ and long‑term cash forecasting models, submit weekly cash flow reporting to Group
• Ensure accurate and timely month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes in line with IFRS for SME’s and German GAAP
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciliations are complete and accurate
• Review monthly Accounts receivable aging reports
• Review GRNI (Good Receipted, not invoiced)/Unvouched reports and ensure aged items are cleared on a timely basis
• Review unapplied payments and ensure payments are matched to invoices on a timely basis
• Review all submissions in relation to government incentives and ensure submissions are done on a timely basis
• Assist Finance manager with various analysis, reports and projects as required

Financial Controls

• Manage the audit process, ensuring timely and accurate responses
• Lead remediation of audit findings and drive ongoing controls enhancement
• Ensure finance processes are documented, communicated, and kept updated
• Streamline accounting processes for efficiency, accuracy, and control

People Management

• Manage and develop direct reports and communicate any training needs
• Support direct reports with development and disciplinary matters of the wider team
• Ensure general discipline of direct reports and ensure corrective action is taken on all misconduct incidents
• Drive and manage individual and team performance
• Adhere to all HR policies, procedures and requirements to ensure sound people practices

Qualifications

• Tertiary Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar is a essential requirement
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA) (SAICA) or similar is a essential requirement
• MS Office, OEM knowledge, experience with using an Accounting System, working knowledge of relevant financial laws and reporting standards

Work Experience

• At least 5‑10 years relevant finance experience, including 2‑5 years in a senior finance role is essential.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of Business Processes
• Professional Knowledge & Experience
• Leadership Experience
• Intercultural Experience
• Capabilities:
  • Results Orientation
  • Attentions to detail
  • Take initiative
  • Assertiveness
  • Communication skills

AM, AF, IF, WF and people with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The appointment will be made in line with the Company Employment Equity goals and objectives.