Senior Corporate Controller

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Stellenbosch is seeking a qualified CA (SA) to manage Group financial consolidation and reporting as well as lead a team. The ideal candidate will have strong IFRS reporting knowledge, experience in both direct and indirect tax, and advanced MS Excel skills. With over 5 years in a multinational setting, you will also oversee internal audits and risk management processes. This role offers an opportunity to grow in a dynamic financial environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 to 10 years’ post article experience.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analyzing and tax disciplines.
• Previous experience working for a multinational company.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Group Consolidation and financial reporting.
• Manage team members and ensure completion of deliverables.
• Key contact person for Internal Audits and Risk Management.

Skills

Computer Literacy (MS Excel – advanced)

Fluent in English

Leadership and team management

Knowledge of Transfer Pricing

IFRS reporting and technical accounting

Education

Qualified CA (SA)

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

SAP BPC

Job description

Reference:10800 MB

Consultant:Marie Bosman

Job Description

• Month end reporting and consolidation:
  • Responsible for Group Consolidation, reporting and follow-up queries.
  • Present financial analytics as per Group Key Performance Indicators
  • Monthly Business & Operational Review (MBOR) Presentation for all balance sheet related figures
  • Review of Balance Sheet Integrity month end reconciliations
• Direct and Indirect Tax – Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA):
  • Corporate income tax
  • Deferred tax
  • Transfer Pricing
  • Corporate Recharges receivable & payable (shared services)
  • Monthly VAT review and submissions
  • Tax optimisation
• Budget and forecasts:
  • Annual and monthly OPEX, CAPEX and Balance Sheet
• Annual Financial Statements (AFS) and Annual External Audit:
  • SAP year end close
  • Preparation of the AFS in line with IFRS and Group Accounting Manual.
  • Key contact person for the annual interim and external audit.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable Management:
  • Accurate and timeously payments of all trade and non-trade related payments
• Credit Management:
  • Credit applications and credit terms.
  • Local and Group invoice discounting (working capital optimisation).
  • ECL provisions and annual review as per IFRS9 (simplified method).
  • Credit insurance (COFACE) management.
• Selling, General and Admin (SGA):
  • Monthly SGA management report (budget versus actual and forecast)
  • All payroll journals and reporting
  • Petty cash and corporate credit cards
  • Cost saving initiatives
• Assets:
  • Fixed asset maintenance and counts
  • IFRS16 leases
  • Insurance
• Other corporate accounting functions, including:
  • IAS 21 accounting: foreign currency revaluation and translation
  • Intercompany transactions and balances
  • Broker account reconciliations
  • Hedging instructions
  • Bank processing, recons and group reportingTreasury: daily and monthly cash and debt reporting
  • Perform daily payment approvals.
• Team management:
  • Responsible for professional development of the Corporate Control team members.
  • Manage team members by providing guidance and training.
  • Ensure team completes daily and monthly deliverables in line with Local and Group deadlines.
• Internal Control Governance & Risk Management:
  • Key contact person for Internal Audits, ensure all findings are adequately resolved.
  • Quarterly submission of the Risk and Opportunities Report (ROR) to Group.
  • Champion Finance Policies and Procedures.
  • Continuously identify financial risks and implement the most appropriate internal control.
  • Adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures

Qualifications

• Qualified CA (SA) with at least 5 to 10 years’ post article experience.
• Computer Literacy (MS Excel – advanced)
• Fluent in English
• Demonstrate experience in IFRS reporting and technical accounting, financial analysing, direct and indirect tax disciplines
• Leadership and team management and development
• Knowledge of Transfer Pricing.
• Previous experience working for a multinational company.
• Knowledge of what constitutes best practice regarding consolidated financial reporting.
• SAP S4 Hana, SAP BPC

How to Apply

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.