Financial Controller - Renewable Energy

Engineered Sourcing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee transaction processing, manage accounts payable and receivable, and ensure compliance with VAT regulations. The ideal candidate has a finance degree and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, with strong skills in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems. This role involves leading a team and maintaining financial records in compliance with organizational policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role at a company of similar or larger size.
• Experience in calculating Payroll tax and VAT 201.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Administration and oversight of transaction processing work streams.
• Preparing payment schedules and ensuring compliance.
• Calculating VAT monthly and submitting returns.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounts payable management

Accounts receivable management

Microsoft Excel

ERP/SAGE knowledge

Education

B or related finance degree

CIMA / AGA qualification

Job description

Transaction processing

• Administration and oversight of transaction processing work streams for accounts payable
• Interfacing with business units and ensure accurate processing of costs to relevant Business Units and Project Codes
• Preparation of journals where required for adjusting entries
• Capturing, accounting & reporting for all transactions and accounts.
• Maintenance of Accounts Payable, reconciliation and managing creditors relationships.
• Maintenance of Accounts Receivable, reconciliations and managing debtors’ relationships
• Maintaining fixed asset registers

Payments

• Preparing payment schedules and supporting document folders ensuring compliance with group procurement policies
• Loading payments on online banking platforms
• Liaising with signatories to release payments and answer any questions on payments

PAYE & VAT Administration

• Calculating Vat monthly and submission of monthly VAT returns and payment thereof.
• Preparation and timeous Submission of PAYE returns and payment thereof.

General

• Preparing and maintaining ledger accounts and related activities to produce trial balances for review by the Financial Manager.
• Maintaining filing & record keeping system by ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
• Managing monthly TB close
• Signing off monthly, quarterly and annually TB packs as required
• Monitor cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
• Supervise Financial Administrators and support staff
• Motivate and lead direct reports
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing
• Provide reporting detail to Business
• Assisting in audit process via management of audit request and sourcing of required documentation from Business as needed
• Capturing, accounting & reporting for all transactions and accounts.
• Maintenance of general ledger, including processing of monthly adjusting journal entries.

Requirements

• B or related finance degree
• CIMA / AGA qualification would be considered advantageous
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role at a company of similar or larger size
• Experience in calculating and Payroll tax and VAT 201.
• ERP / SAGE knowledge advantageous.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills; and proficiency in other Microsoft Office Suite of Products.