Job Description

Job Number
71715



Job Type
Permanent



Job Title
Financial Controller



Computer Skills
MS Office Suite



Industry
Engineering



City
Ekurhuleni (East Rand)



Province
Gauteng






Financial Controller supports key business leaders and the Head of Controlling in driving and monitoring the business performance by providing financial insight. Ensures business activities are conducted in accordance with the Internal Control System (ICS), and that financial impacts are measured and reported following the accounting standards and instructions. The purpose of the role is also to ensure that business KPIs are logical and add value, actions are defined based on performance, and that benefit realizations are delivered. Financial Controller is also accountable for executing the planning process according to global guidelines with the business leaders.
Responsibilities and key activities
Business partnering with strong outside-in mindset
Understanding of the business logic and dependencies between key operational processes,
relationships, and metrics.
Being the key finance professional and trusted advisor of finance matters in the organization and
promote and ensure adequate finance understanding in the business organization.
Evaluate industry, economic, financial, and market trends to forecast the organization's short, medium,
and long-term financial and competitive position
Providing actionable insights, key findings, and conclusions to business, not just numbers
Ensure transparency of accounting and compliance with IFRS and IAS-;
Managing and analysing the financial performance
Ensure that key reporting principles and correct costing parameters as defined by (Accounting
Manual) SAM, local laws and ICS have been implemented and followed
Ensure the correctness of managerial reporting including support for operational staff to ensure
accurate cost data, correct and timely recording of quality costs and Production Systems KPI's
Monthly manufacturing variances and KPI analysis and identification of gaps and improvement
measures
Analyze and understand the weekly/monthly actual performance of the business, as well the deviations
compared to planned (Budgeted / Forecasted) performance and be proactive in supporting business leaders in creating plans to close identified gaps and implement improvements
Provide and share the executive summary of the performance including opportunities and risk with
business leaders.
General Ledger Reconciliations, journals, review accruals and provisions
Follow up on long outstanding projects, arrange meetings and develop action plans (WIP Tracker), including Investigate
Facilitating the planning and forecasting processes
Support the planning and forecasting processes by providing financial parameters to be utilized in sales
and cost planning and forecasting by the business (e.g., inflation rate, foreign exchange rates, increases
in wages and salaries, costs for corporate materials, milestone lead times)
Validate and analyze the outcome and ensure realistic level of figures
Ensure that plans and forecasts are consolidated and reported forward in a timely manner and that
deadlines are respected.
Other tasks
Perform or organize the execution of the business controlling tasks as defined in ICS
Participate in more general analysis tasks that support the Business Line, e.g., analyzing the opportunity
funnel, and producing scenario analyses for versatile purposes (e.g., market demand vs. pricing in different scenarios).

Maintain strong connections with other stakeholders and other Finance colleagues within to
share best practices and to understand current and future trends
Perform other ad hoc activities within reason that may be allocated from time to time by Superiors

Performance Measures
Individual objectives/targets
Proactive business partnering (assessed by line manager and business stakeholder)
Implementation of the documents, processes and tasks defined in ICS
Budgeting and forecasting accuracy
Operative result
Cash flow
Manageable working capital development
Fixed costs level/reduction
Accounts receivable overdue
Reporting deadlines
Quality and attention to detail
Audit findings on areas of responsibility

Competence profile
4.1 Behavioural competences
Impact and influencing
Communicates with confidence and clarity, identifies, and breaks down barriers to open communication. Considers and builds on others' ideas.
Collaboration and inclusion
Builds and maintains strong relationships and networks to achieve wider goals. Treats others with dignity and respect, shares information widely. Operates successfully in diverse teams.
Integrity
Indicates their intentions clearly to others and keeps agreements. Maintains high ethical and
professional standards without being unreasonably rigid or inflexible. Treats others with respect and honesty. Challenges any obviously unethical decisions or actions taken by others. Engenders trust among their colleagues and associates
Analysis and problem solving
Distinguishes between important information and irrelevant or minor details. Analysis information in a logical and systematic way. Identifies the cause or causes of a problem. Proposes practical solutions to address identified problems. Explores a range of possible solutions.
Judgement
Draws upon a wide range of information to make well informed decisions even when faced with
ambiguity and uncertainty. Simplifies complex information to clear concepts and solutions. Stands by decisions and takes responsibility for them
Shows energy and drive in his/her work and approaches issues with a "can do" attitude. Keeps difficulties in perspective and recovers quickly from setbacks.
Driving Change
Actively promotes and drives implementation of changes in his/her area of responsibility, builds
enthusiasm for change. Monitors and ensures the progress of change initiatives. Encourages team members to share and implement their ideas.
Stress tolerance
Maintains composure when faced with unexpected problems.
Works well under increasing time pressure.
Keeps events in perspective and does not overreact.
Shows calmness and control in difficult situations.
Maintains focus on key objectives when under pressure.


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Inherent Requirements


Newly Qualified CA with completed articles out of a recognised audit firms
OR Completed CIMA qualification, with 3 yearsxe2x80x99 solid experience in Management Accounting.
Engineering background preferred with a basic understanding of project management
Strong Computer skills




What Qualification
CA with completed Articles/CIMA



Minimum Qualification
Bachelors



Status
Available