Financial Controller
Are you a strategic thinker with a sharp eye for numbers and a passion for driving financial excellence? We’re seeking a Financial Controller to oversee our financial operations, ensure compliance, and provide insights that shape business decisions. If you thrive on accuracy, love streamlining processes, and enjoy leading teams to deliver results, this is your chance to play a key role in our company’s growth.
Department: Finance
Reports to: Financial Manager
Summary: To administrate, process and prepare information in support of the Financial and Operations function in the business and aligning with the companies’ processes and values.
KEY OUTPUT FACTORS:
- Accountable for recording and maintaining business, financial and accounting records
- Recording of all financial data and data analysis
- Responsible for purchases, expenses, revenue and invoicing
Financial
- Cash Book
- Ensuring all bank accounts are processed and reconciled
Invoicing & Debtors
- Prepare invoices for approval Statements and invoices are sent to clients Arrears are managed
Creditors and payments
- Capture supplier invoices on Dext Reconcile supplier accounts on Xero Assistance in payment runs (weekly and monthly)
Preparation of Trial balance
- Prepare trial balance and journal entries.
- Reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts
- Assist in preparation for annual financial statements and supporting schedules
VAT and Excise
- Bi-monthly VAT and monthly
- Excise reconciliations, submissions and payments
- Assist in VAT verifications and audits
Operations
- Asset Management
- Set up and maintain Fixed Asset Register
Stock
- Assist with stock take procedures, results and reconciliations
Other
Assist with any ad hoc duties and projects in Finance
Procurement
Suppliers
- Supplier invoices comply with SARS requirements and supplier terms are adhered to.
- Complete new Supplier Account Application forms.
- Purchases of groceries, cleaning material, stationery etc.
Data and analytics
Data collection and capturing
Ensure up to date production data
Assist with accuracy of data reporting
Gather costing data for analysis
Automate data collection processes and transfer to a centralised system for reporting
Reporting
- Transform data into graphs.
- Assisting in the preparation of monthly management reports
Qualifications required
- Financial Qualification (BCom undergraduate degree preferable)
- Computer literacy in MS Office and Google Workspace
Knowledge and Skills requirements
- Computer literacy
- Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel programmes
- Google Workspace (Ability to work on Google Sheets and Looker Studio)
- Systems: Xero, DEAR (Cin7 Core), Dext, Zapier, Safety Culture (knowledge of these systems advantageous but not compulsory)
- Account management
- Data Analysis
- Debtors and Creditors
- Stock Control
- Reporting and Analysis
- Reconciliations
- Financial disciplines
Competencies and Attributes
● Ownership and Commitment: Take initiative and demonstrate accountability for the quality and timeline of outcomes. Self-motivated to stay focused and committed to a task. Take action and responsibility to achieve goals.
● Teamwork: Work effectively in teams to contribute to achieving team results and spirit. Builds constructive and authentic relationships that are mutually beneficial and supporting
● Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Able to conduct and/or evaluate tasks meticulously and thoroughly. Able to deliver outputs accurately and on standard.
● Communication: Communicate verbally and written information clear and concisely. Create a positive communication environment for interactions. Deliver presentations professionally and with confidence. Adhere to meeting guidelines and protocols.
● Resilience: Able to work under pressure and recover quickly and fully in challenging and difficult situations and circumstances. This includes adapting successfully when challenged or dealt with in a negative manner.
● Results driven: Accept, set and tackle challenging goals to continue to improve performance.
● Client focus: Focus on client needs, take responsibility for client’s experience