Financial Controller (Plant)

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Job summary

A reputable automotive manufacturing company in Durban is seeking a Financial Controller (Plant). This role involves providing financial support and analysis, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with IFRS. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in accounting and at least 5 years of relevant experience. If you are focused on improving financial processes and leading teams in a dynamic environment, apply now.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience with IFRS compliance.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and support to management.
• Monitor debtors and creditors.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for plants.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Risk Management

Team Management

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting

CA(SA) or CIMA (advantage)

Job description

Recruiter:

Profile Personnel

Job Ref:

1835748160

Date posted:

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Financial Controller (Plant) required for a reputable automotive manufacturing company based in Durban.

Requirements :

• National Diploma or Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting or related qualification
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), CA(SA) or CIMA advantage
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
  
  

Duties :

• Provide financial analysis and support to management and all operational areas of the business
• Monitor and support debtors and creditors
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register
• Control intercompany balancing
• Review weekly payroll
• Review and action financial variances (Budget / Forecast)
• Review and action Balance Sheet Account variances
• Ensure compliance with IFRS
• Maintain the plant CAPEX & Tooling Reports
• Generate information and reports for internal and external use
• Comply with Internal Controls
• Maintain and Review the Risk Register
• Participate in the budget/forecast process
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for plants
• Prepare plant P/L and balance sheet forecasts
• Prepare financial reports and returns (Monthly BU/Plant Financial Pack)
• Compile the BU/ Plant Flash Results and analyse variances
• Compile and review Weekly Sales Reports
• Prepare Provisions and Accruals
• Compile Royalties schedule for month end processing
• Prepare general ledger journals
• Compile general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare & maintain a CAPEX and Tooling register tracking actual spend against approved spend, planning future profitability & cash flows of the projects.
• Prepare CAPEX requisitions with all relevant information regarding the CAPEX project.
• Support useful life and residual value of Fixed Assets analysis
• Maintain the BU/Plant Tooling Reports
• Prepare and plan Year-end Statutory Audit (external and internal) in line with the consolidated Audit plan
• Prepare and arrange royalty audits
• Calculate landed cost on all import shipments
• Prepare / Review DA 190 (Declaration of Imported Components and Raw Materials)
• Investigate Purchase Price Variances (PPV)
• Generate variance report of Actuals to budgeted information
• Compile daily stock holding report
• Oversee Stock Takes
• Assist with investigating stock count variances
• Overall responsibility for stock
• Oversee cash management function of the plant
• Monitor daily cash positions and cash flows to ensure settlement and maximise performance
• Manage cash flow and working capital for the plant
• Review Forex Forecasts
• Plant FEC contracts based on AP requirements
• Identify improvement opportunities and make recommendations for improvements
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Prepare financial reports and returns
• Generate information and reports for internal and external use
• Ensure an enabling climate/culture.
• Ensure a safe, secure and legal working environment.
• Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives.
• Determine the training needs of the Department.
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Resolve grievances and disputes
• Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
• Address workplace hazards and risks
• Work safely and use safety equipment
  
  

Should you wish to apply, please email your CV through to Kirsten Smith at

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.