Financial Controller

CA Financial Appointments; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in the education sector is seeking a Financial Controller to manage finance operations. This remote role requires oversight of accounting services, cost reporting, and cash flow forecasting, with in-office attendance required 3-4 times a month. Candidates should have a BComm degree and experience in finance functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in running a finance function is essential.
• Interest in basic or higher education fields is preferred.
• Own transport is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function.
• Review outsourced accounting work and deliver monthly management accounts.
• Manage debtor collection for school operating entities.

Skills

Financial Management

Cost Reporting

Debtor Collection

Policy Definition

Cash Flow Forecasting

Education

BComm or similar

Tools

Xero

Job description

My client, a not-for profit organisation within the education sector, is seeking a Financial Controller who will oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function across the group. The successful candidate will have experience and / or interest in basic or higher education fields. This is a remote role however a requirement is needed to be in office 3-4 times per month.

Responsibilities :

• Review the work of the outsourced accounting service providers, and deliver : Monthly management accounts; Audited and / or reviewed Annual Financial Statements; SARS submissions; Oversee payroll function; VAT and Income Tax (where applicable) submissions and reconciliation's
• Manage and deliver cost centre and donor reporting
• Manage the debtor collection process for the school operating entities
• Define finance policies in line with business core values, and supportive of learners' progress through the schools
• Complete day to day processing and banking transactions, where this is not covered by the outsourced accounting function
• Develop cash flow forecasts to show the cash requirements for the group in various scenarios
• Investigate and implement cost effective scenarios, including technology, to enable the business to maintain a low operating cost base and fee level for learners

Requirements :

• Experience in running a finance function
• BComm or similar
• Experience and / or interest in basic or higher education fields
• Experience on Xero advantageous but not required
• Own transport is essential

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