Senior Financial Controller

First Group Management Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management firm in Durban is seeking an experienced accounting manager to oversee financial reporting, manage finance staff, and ensure accurate financial statements. Candidates should hold a BCom Accounting or equivalent, have completed SAICA-accredited articles, and possess at least 3 years of post-articles experience. Proficiency in Advanced Excel and CaseWare is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• SAICA-accredited articles completed.
• Minimum 3 years post-articles experience in Finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Manage and mentor finance staff.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
• Compile and liaise with auditors for annual audits.
• Draft Annual Financial Statements on CaseWare.

Skills

Advanced Excel

CaseWare Working Papers

Education

BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification

Job description

Purpose of the Position: Management of day to day accounting functions and supervise a team of staff. Key Performance Areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Manage and mentor finance staff.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
• Compile annual audit packs and income tax schedules; liaise with auditors to finalize year-end audits.
• Draft Annual Financial Statements on CaseWare.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports to the Board of Directors / Trustees.
• Develop and maintain annual budgets, 10-year maintenance plans, and 5-year replacement plans.
• Manage the General Ledger, including accruals, provisions, intergroup loan reconciliations, and debtors / creditors management.
• Cash flow planning.
• Provide business and financial support to departmental managers, Property Regional Managers, and General Managers.
• Assist in drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documenting accounting process flows.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and stock schedules.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation between subsystems and the accounting system.
• Perform ad hoc finance tasks as required.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification
• SAICA-accredited articles completed
• Minimum 3 years post-articles experience in Finance
• Proficient in Advanced Excel
• Experienced in CaseWare Working Papers