Financial Controller

Ignition Group; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa seeks a Financial Operations Leader to oversee accounting functions, manage budgets, and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role demands a proactive leader with a strong background in finance and accounting, driving improvements in financial performance and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in financial operations and accounting.
• Experience in budgeting and financial statement preparation.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Coordinate financial operations and ensure quality control.
• Monitor budgets and manage costs effectively.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Accounting Operations

Financial Reporting

Tax Preparation

Payment Management

Job description

Financial Operations Leadership

• Direct all aspects of accounting operations.
• Drive and lead the preparation of annual financial forecasts.
• Support the development of financial account policies and procedures.
  
  

Coordination and Administration

• Coordinate and administrate financial operations.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Ensure the documentation of business processes and accounting policies for internal controls.
  
  

Budget and Cost Controls

• Direct budget and cost controls, financial analysis, and accounting practices
• Monitor budgets, control expenditure, authorize expenditure, collection of invoices, and forecast.
  
  

Financial Statements and Reporting

• Review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports.
• Drive the preparation and publishing of timely financial statements.
  
  

Insurance Management

• Ensure the company is insured for the right value.
• Manage and oversee any insurance claims that need to be made.
  
  

Financial Analysis and System Improvement

• Analyze and interpret financial data.
• Recommend changes to improve systems and financial performance.
  
  

Payment Management and Close-off Processes

• Ensure monthly payments are made timeously.
• Drive the month-end close-off process in order.
  
  

Fixed Assets and Depreciation

• Ensure fixed assets are tracked and loaded onto the financial system correctly.
• Calculate and ensure that assets are depreciated as required on the financial system.
  
  

Tax Implications

• Prepare current and deferred tax implications.
  
  

Expense Allocations and Approval

• Review expense allocations completed by bookkeepers to ensure expenses are allocated correctly.
• Review payment requisitions and supporting documentation for approval of payments.