Job Description

Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, ZA

Company:

COFCO International South Africa (Pty) Ltd Vacancy: Financial Controller

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa Department: Finance



We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Financial Controller to oversee the financial functions within our Corporate Control division. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, while supporting the best practices in accounting and financial management across all operations.

Key Performance Areas:

Financial month end reporting and reviews:

Balance Sheet Integrity month end reconciliation

Monthly Business & Operational Report

Supporting schedules for the monthly consolidated financial reports

IAS 21 accounting:

foreign currency revaluation and translation

Intercompany transactions and balances (including age analysis)

SAP Year end closing

Selling, General and Admin (SGA):

Monthly SGA management report

Compile and submit the annual and monthly SGA budget figures

Perform subsequent analysis of variances with prior year budgets and actuals

Prepare regular forecasts and analyse deviations from the approved budget

Daily SGA recons and payments and accruals

Petty cash and Corporate Credit Cards and Employee claims

All payroll journals and reporting

Identify any cost saving initiatives and opportunities

Internal & External Audit:

Ensure all audit findings are addressed and resolved.

Implement required controls to prevent adverse audit findings.

Fixed assets:

Fixed Assets Register and Asset counts

CAPEX reporting

IFRS16 accounting

Companywide Insurance Register

Compile and submit the annual and monthly CAPEX budget figures.

Team management:

Management and training of the accounting team and their career development plans

Development of back-up planning procedures, cross-functional and rotation plans

Standard Operating Procedures and Policy documentation for key business processes



VAT calculations, review, submissions and tax authority audits

Other daily and monthly tasks:

Group corporate recharges calculations and invoicing (shared services)

Broker account reconciliations

Daily bank processing, reconciliations and Group reporting

Hedging instructions and supporting documentation

Treasury:

daily and monthly cash and debt reporting

Payment and journal authorizations

On-farm depot financial reviews and presentation to MD and CFO

Systems and innovation:

Continuous drive for system and process enhancement and automation

Risk Management:

continuously identify financial risks and implement the most appropriate internal control while adhering to all Company Policies and Procedures.

Perform back-up functions for the Reporting Controller and Snr. Corporate Controller as and when required.

Minimum Criteria:

Qualified CA (SA

4 Years relevant experience in a similar role

With two years' experience in a leadership/people management role

Computer Literacy (MS Excel - advanced)

Fluent in English



Competencies



Planning and organizing

Leading and Supervising

Relating and networking

Presenting and communicating information

Analysing and interpreting information

Adapting and responding to change

Delivering results and meeting customer expectations

Writing and Reporting

Skills, Knowledge and Experience required:

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Numerical reasoning and problem-solving skills

Excellent people management and leadership skills

Planning, organising and excellent time management skills

Critical thinker with emotional resilience



Desirable skills



Grain and Agri industry and commodities trading background

Previous experience working for a multinational company

SAP S4 Hana, SAP BPC



General



Office based in Techno Park, Stellenbosch.

Reports to the Senior Corporate Controller.

Market related base salary + provident and medical aid benefits.

Work model - Monday to Friday with ad hoc flexibility working from home.

Seasonal activities / harvest run from April to August.

December is financial year end.



How to apply



The company is offering a competitive salary with provident and medical benefits. Exciting incentive opportunities, a rewarding work environment, product and supply chain knowledge and exciting career growth opportunities for the right candidate.



Interested parties should submit a comprehensive CV and covering letter, outlining why you feel that you are suited to the position on the COFCO Careers website https://www.cofcointernational.com/careers/ by searching for vacancies in South Africa, licking on the listed positions available, and following the prompts when clicking "Apply" on the job description, and answering all related questions in full to complete your application.



Only applications submitted directly on the COFCO Careers website will be considered.



If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the date of application, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Only short-listed candidates will be moved through the Talent Pipeline and contacted.



The company appoint in line with our employment equity plan.



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