Financial Controller

Tasks

Full management of the accounting function
Month-end activities which includes the preparation/review of prepared journals and processing of month-end journal entries
Prepare detailed Balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis
Responsible for all Trial balance reconciliations and processing on time
Prepare Statutory reports WCA, SARS and stats SA quarterly reviews, CIPC submissions i.e. annual returns (XBRL compliant)
Accounting entries and reconciliation such as fixed assets, intercompany transactions and payroll etc.
Debtor and Creditors posting(processing), reconciliations and recoveries. manage of staff and processes to close month ends
Assist with annual audits (internal and external), both on preparation of documents/packs and financial statements and liaise with auditors
Enforcing internal controls and assist with the upkeep of the manuals and development of new procedures and policies where necessary
To ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures including legislation and new industry developments as well as compliance with Group financial policies and procedures.
All Taxation and VAT calculations, submissions and queries resolved
Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, adhoc reports and the distribution thereof to key stakeholders including variance analysis and forecasting
Assist with the preparation of annual budgets along with the upkeep/management thereof
BBBEE compliance
Assist with the automation of accounting and financial processes
Variance analysis, valuations, forecasting, scenario planning and assistance with cash flow management.
Assist with/be custodian of the implementation of new systems
Have weekly/monthly meetings with key staff and to report on findings to EFM/CFO
To ensure monthly and annual financial reports compiled and submitted to deadline.
To interpret and analyse financial reports for the business to advise on improvement opportunities and support necessary business decision-making.
To actively drive accurate costing and pricing control to ensure sustainable profitability and competitive edge in the market.
To ensure staff are effectively managed and held accountable through performance and disciplinary procedures, and that staff are developed and mentored.
Full oversight and management of diverse finance functions: payroll, creditors/debtors, assets, cash flow, banking, approval of purchases and payments, reconciliations and accruals.
Leadership and day to day management of the Finance department including the team.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external.
To ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business