Financial Controller

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd) is seeking an experienced accountant in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role involves managing budget formulation, assisting in cost reduction, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Candidates should hold a three-year financial qualification, have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, and ideally possess professional registration with CIS and/or IAC. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in financial management within the organization.

Qualifications

• Professional registration – CIS and/or IAC preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar accounting role.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget formulation process ensuring accuracy.
• Assist operations management to reduce costs and improve profit.
• Maintain accurate records of company accounts.
• Ensure compliance with company policy and GAAP.
• Co-ordinate audits and take corrective action.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Accounting compliance

Education

Three-year financial qualification (BComm/CIS/IAC/CCA)

Job description

Job Description

Managing the budget formulation process resulting in accurate budgets delivered on time and closely monitored.

Assisting operations management to reduce costs and improve profit by closely analyzing and reporting financial data, in particular deviations from budget.

Maintaining accurate records of company accounts strictly in line with legal and unit office requirements.

Ensuring all financial accounting functions are performed timeously, accurately and in compliance with company policy and procedures and GAAP.

Co-ordinating audits and taking prompt corrective action where required.

Qualification & Skills

• A three-year financial qualification e.g. BComm / CIS / IAC / CCA) (NQF 5)
• Professional registration – CIS and/or IAC preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar accounting role.