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Internal Job Title:

Financial Controller

Business:

Lucy Electric South Africa

Location:

Honeydew, Roodepoort, South Africa

Job Reference No:

4135

Job Purpose

Responsible for the financial activities of Lucy Electric South Africa.

Job Context

This is the lead Financial role within the LESA and will manage a local Finance Team.


Lucy Electric is a leader in secondary power distribution solutions with over 100 years' industry experience. Specialising in high-performance medium voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications, we enable the safe and reliable distribution of energy to homes and businesses worldwide.


The role will report into Group Finance Director with day to day reporting to General Manager LESA.

Job Dimensions

To undertake business travel abroad or within Southern Africa as and when required.

Key Accountabilities

These will include:



1. Financial Reporting

Analyse and review monthly results. Perform variance analysis against current and prior year monthly results. Provide support and strategic input to management. Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement Prepare monthly management reports


2. Financial Control

Responsibility for Financial Control and record keeping Development of financial control systems and procedures Responsibility for all areas of the year-end audit Manage relationship with local auditors Ensure integrity of inventory


3. Financial Planning

Preparation of quarterly profit, balance sheet and cash flow forecast Preparation of annual budget and co-ordination of management plan Provide an input into Lucy Electric's medium-term strategic plan Responsibility for funding and cash flow management Analyse and review forecast and budget results Perform variance analysis against budget (forecast) and prior year results


4. Treasury

Responsibility for foreign currency conversion (working with Group Treasury department) Responsibility for customer credit limits and cash collections Manage local banking relationships


5. Tax

Compliance with local tax regulations Responsibility for both direct and in-direct taxes Manage the relationship with local tax specialist Liaison with Group Tax department


6. Business Partnering

Provide financial information and advice to support decision making by the CEO and local management Develop financial and operating management information Support for sales tendering and perform financial reviews of key tender and contract terms and conditions Supporting business initiatives (e.g. outsourcing, cost control and reduction) Fixed asset investment appraisal Network with local management to improve information for decision making Provide financial models Support external relationships with key stakeholders


7. Development of Business Systems

Represent Finance in the development of Microsoft D365 Support the development of best practice and performance metrics


8. Management of Finance department

Day to day staff management Performance appraisals Employee development


9. Other duties

Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required/instructed in order to maintain and/or improve the efficiency, quality and service provided.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Essential Qualification:

CA (SA) Education to degree level or equivalent


Essential Experience:

5 years' accounting experience within a commercial and manufacturing business. Strategic thinking Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate financial data to non-financial employees Able to produce management reports with the ability to present the results in meetings Extensive experience in analysing data for decision making purposes and able to communicate the findings for all levels Ability to prioritise workload effectively Ability to document business procedures Strong working knowledge of Excel and financial modelling Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills Attention to accuracy and detail required Great presentation skills. Ability to influence and persuade Excellent verbal and written English language skills Full driving licence


Desirable:

Knowledge of the electrical supply industry Knowledge and use of Microsoft D365 Sound IFRS knowledge.

Behavioural Competencies

Inspires

Leader able to influence others at all levels of the organisation Leads by example and inspires our people to do the right thing Articulates a clear vision for the future Empowers and trusts our people to come up with the right solutions

Collaborates

Cooperates and works across the organisation to deliver the business results Encourages challenge to foster new ideas and ways of doing things Gets things done and makes it easy for others to do the same Builds authentic, effective working relationships

Integrity

Values our culture and actively encourages sharing different points of view Is true to themselves and their own values, beliefs and convictions - takes time to grow continuously Has a positive can-do attitude

Transparency

Communicates with clarity Openly encourages debate to achieve the best outcomes Open to giving and receiving feedback; identifies, coaches and develops future talent

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