Financial Controller / Accounting Manager At Private

Scope and General Purpose of the Job: Leading and Running of the Accounting function of the company and its subsidiary in Africa including financial reporting, excluding Credit Management and Treasury. The general purpose of the Controller / Accountant is to oversee the internal control environment and ensure compliance in all areas of the business, as well as some accounting and finance functions, in alignment with local and group requirements.

Providing insight into the potential improvement opportunities in the internal control environment after documenting all current business processes including new ERP impacts. Play an essential role in supporting the Finance Manager to ensure risk management is at an acceptable level throughout the business. Be the "Super user" for Finance with the ERP system implemented - (Microsoft Business Central). The incumbent's job purpose is not limited to the above mentioned.

Requirements Essential For This Position

1. MS BC Dynamics experience preferred
2. Accountancy skills including fully integrated accounting ERP system
3. Computer Skills: Microsoft office suite preferred
4. Excellent verbal and written communication Skills
5. Time management skills
6. Numerical skills / Reconciliation skills
7. Analytical skills
8. Organizing & Planning skills

Education And Qualifications

1. Articles - completed at Top / Medium firm
2. At least 2 years relevant experience
3. Formal qualifications: Accounting Honors
4. Dynamic CA preferred

Experience Needed

1. Multi-national company / International Group and its requirements as well as cross-border experience would be an added advantage.
2. Strong interpersonal skills, as well as a sound understanding of logistics (imports and exports), compliance, risk management and IFRS.
3. Organizational skills and attention to detail are important in this role.
4. Understanding of exchange control requirements and cross-border transactions between many different countries.
5. Understanding of internal control risks.
6. Ability to work independently.
7. Accurate and Attention to detail.
8. Drive for results.
9. High degree of self-management and ability to inspire others.
10. Team player.
11. Tolerance for monotonous duties.

CURRENT: Company offers hybrid working conditions but this may change and staff will be required to work full time at the offices in Edenvale.

Desired Skills

1. Financial Controller
2. MS BC Dynamics experience
3. Fully integrated accounting ERP system
4. B Com Hons
5. Articles
6. Multi-national
7. Cross border
8. IFRS

Desired Work Experience

1. 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level

1. Honours

About The Employer

Privately owned business. International shareholders; hard working professional environment.