Financial Controller - Contract

Findojobs South Africa; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Financial Controller for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Gqeberha. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in financial accounting, experience managing teams, and knowledge of South African tax legislation. This role involves ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and managing compliance with local regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of GAAP and statutory financial statements.
• Manage account reconciliation process.
• Liaise within finance for business performance forecasts.

Skills

Financial accounting

Managing large teams

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

South African Income tax legislation

Transfer pricing experience

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