Financial Controller (6 month fixed term contract)

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a qualified Financial Controller for a 6-month fixed term contract in Gqeberha. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial accounting, management of large teams, and compliance with local tax legislation. Responsibilities include overseeing financial statements, ensuring tax compliance, and managing accounting teams. Email CV to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualified experience in Financial accounting.
• Experience with managing large teams.
• Deep knowledge of South African Income tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of GAAP and statutory financial statements.
• Manage account reconciliation process.
• Ensure compliance with tax legislation.
• Support with Sarbanes-Oxley documentation.
• Manage ad-hoc internal audit engagements.

Skills

CIMA/CTA/CA (SA)

Financial accounting experience

Management experience

Knowledge of US GAAP

Knowledge of IFRS

Knowledge of SOX

Knowledge of South African Income tax

Education

CIMA/CTA/CA (SA)

Job description

Job Position: Financial Controller (6 month fixed term contract)
Ref: 5062
Location: PE/Gqeberha
Salary: Exceptional salary

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Qualifications / Requirements:
• Qualified CIMA/CTA/CA (SA) Accountant with minimum 5 years post qualified experience
• Financial accounting experience in a medium or large company
• Minimum 7 years post-qualified experience (10 years in total)
• Experience in managing large teams
• US GAAP, IFRS, SOX knowledge and experience
• Deep knowledge of South African Income tax legislation, with experience in transfer pricing

Key Performance Areas:
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of reporting of GAAP and statutory financial statements (local and international)
• Ensure compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements
Provide analytical review and explanations together with result walkthroughs (transmission reviews – income statement and balance sheet and balance sheet reviews)
• Manage account reconciliation process (preparation and review) to ensure strong supporting evidence is maintained for all balance sheet account balances
• Annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with local tax legislation and authorities (VAT and Corporate Tax)
• Ensure compliance with company transfer pricing policies
• Monthly and annual tax calculation compilation and review
• Act as key point of contact for regional and corporate tax teams
• Support maintenance of the Sarbanes-Oxley process documentation to ensure that it is current and applicable
• Coordinate the quarterly SOX 302 certification process
• Manage the bi-annual SOD review process together with stakeholders
• Manage ad-hoc internal audit engagements
• Manage and coordinate Accounting, AP, (Factory accounting, Tax, AR, Treasury) teams
• Liaise cross-functionally within finance to understand the forecasts for future business performance, assist with the preparation of variance analysis
• Responsible for all Government incentives claims and bookings