Financial Controller - contract

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

Job summary

A South African recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Gqeberha. The ideal candidate will have a CIMA/CTA/CA qualification, at least 5 years of post-qualified financial accounting experience, and a thorough understanding of South African tax legislation. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, managing teams, and coordinating financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualified experience in financial accounting.
• Experience in managing teams and knowledge of tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timeliness of GAAP and statutory financial statements.
• Manage account reconciliation process and compliance with local tax laws.
• Act as key point of contact for tax teams and manage internal audits.

Skills

CIMA / CTA / CA (SA) qualification

Financial accounting experience

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Experience managing large teams

South African Income tax legislation knowledge

Education

CIMA / CTA / CA (SA)

Job description

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