Financial Controller Gqeberha

Job Link Placement; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance company in Gqeberha is seeking a Financial Controller to lead a team and ensure processing deadlines are met. This role involves cashflow management and compiling financial reports. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification in accounting or finance, 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, and strong organizational and leadership skills. The ideal applicant will be proficient in Pastel or Syspro and have advanced Excel capabilities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a similar role supervising a team of clerks.
• Proficient in reviewing and reconciling General Ledger accounts.
• Experience dealing with different currencies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of clerks.
• Ensure processing deadlines are met for invoices/credit notes.
• Review reconciliations before submission to Managers/Directors.
• Compile weekly/monthly reports requested by management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Teamwork

Ability to handle pressure

Emotional intelligence

Strong work ethic

Education

Matric / Tertiary qualification in accounting or finance

SAIPA or similar qualification

Tools

Pastel

Syspro

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Financial Controller

Our client is urgently looking for the expertise of a Financial Controller to join their Finance Department.

You will report directly to the Group Financial Manager / Operations Finance Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leadership: Successfully lead and motivate a team of clerks. Strive towards creating a work environment where Creditors Clerks can achieve goals and meet objectives.
• Processing: Ensure that all processing deadlines are met. Ensure that all invoices / credit notes are correctly captured on Pastel / Syspro. Assist with processing if and should the need arise.
• Reviewing of Reconciliations: Ensure that reconciliations are reviewed before submission to Managers / Directors. Assist Creditors Clerks with reconciliations when required.
• Account Queries: Ensure that all queries on the accounts are kept to a minimum by assisting the Creditors Clerks where required. Analyse and provide feedback on all queries on a regular basis.
• Cashflow and Banking: Cashflow management for various Entities. Assist with SARB applications.
• Stock Control: Ensure that all stock movements are processed daily and that all stock is accounted for. Ensure that Stock Reports are up to date, balance with physical stock on hand and are sent out as required. Ensure that all stock related queries are kept to a minimum by assisting the Clerks where required. Analyse and provide feedback on all queries on a regular basis. Ensure that stock is costed correctly and accounted for accurately. Facilitate the administration of the monthly stock count.
• Management Accounts: Assist with intercompany bill backs.
• Reporting: Compile weekly / monthly reporting requested by management. Compile reports on forward contracts which have been entered into.
• New Employees: Assist in the training of new employees added to the team when required. Assist with monthly review of Clerks' performance.
• Ad-Hoc: General ad-hoc duties as requested by management from time to time. All and any other related tasks and duties as required by the Employer from time to time. To undertake any other duties as requested by the Director, commensurate with the skills and experience of the post holder.
• To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to always comply with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
• To always ensure confidentiality, only releasing confidential information obtained during employment to those acting in an official capacity.
• To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the position and the needs of the service.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Matric / Tertiary qualification in accounting or finance.
• SAIPA or similar qualification will be advantageous.
• 3 – 5 years' experience in a similar role supervising a team of Clerks.
• Intermediate to advanced excel skills.
• Experience on systems such as Pastel / Syspro will be advantageous.
• Experience reviewing and reconciling General Ledger accounts.
• Proficient in the use of the MS Office Suite.
• Experience in clearing agent processes will be advantageous.
• Experience in liaising with transporters and cold storage facilities to prepare reconciliations will be advantageous.
• Experience dealing with different currencies will be advantageous.
• Strong leadership skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills (organised and methodical).
• Ability to multitask.
• Team Player.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Ability to handle pressure in reviewing large volumes of work.
• Understand and display emotional intelligence.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to take instruction and follow standard operating procedures.