Financial Controller, Cape Town

About the job Financial Controller A diverse finance team within a creative and manufacturing environment are in need of a Finance Controller to maintain and manage all finance and accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations:

Oversee billing, A/r, A/p, GL, reconciliations, cost accounting, and revenue recognition processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Financial Reporting:

Prepare timely monthly management accounts with comprehensive analysis, highlighting key trends and variances.

Budgeting&Forecasting:

Develop accurate budgets and forecasts, monitor performance, and provide insightful variance analysis.

Regulatory Compliance:

Coordinate regulatory reporting, ensuring adherence to local government requirements and tax filings.

Technical Accounting:

Research and resolve complex accounting issues, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations (IFRS).

Financial Close:

Lead month-end and year-end close processes including assisting with the preparation of the annual financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

Internal Controls:

Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial transactions and reporting, mitigating risk and ensuring data integrity.

Cash Flow Management:

Manage working capital, prepare cash flow projections, and optimize cash flow to support operational needs.

Process Improvement:

Design and document efficient business processes and accounting policies, driving continuous improvement.

Audit Support:

Assist with the preparation of the annual audit file, ensuring a smooth and efficient audit process, liaise with the auditors and manage the audit process.

Costing&Pricing:

Support costing and pricing exercises, providing accurate financial data to inform decision‑making.

Additional Support:

Prepare monthly journals, assist with cost‑saving initiatives, contribute to B‑BBEE compliance efforts and other tasks as they may arise.

Core Skills

Technical Proficiency:

Strong computer skills, including Sage or SAP and Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate to advanced Excel skills).

Analytical Mindset:

Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.

Organizational Excellence:

Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.

Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Detail‑Oriented:

Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all financial tasks.

Process Improvement:

Demonstrated ability to design and implement efficient systems and processes, driving operational effectiveness.

Intellectual Curiosity:

A natural inquisitiveness and passion for learning, staying up‑to‑date with industry trends and best practices.

Non‑negotiable Requirements

Experience with ERP systems, preferably Sage X3 or SAP

Experience within a manufacturing industry is preferable

Understanding of IFRS and South African tax and regulatory environment

Intermediate to advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills

Candidates from an accounting/ finance qualification

CA - 0 to 2 years commercial experience

SAIPA - 2 to 5 years commercial experience

CIMA - Management level - 0 to 2 years commercial experience

ACCA - 0 to 2 years commercial experience

Candidates from an A‑typical background

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field - 1 to 3 years in a data analysis or data science role with exposure to financial or business data

Bachelor's degree in Economics, ideally with a concentration in finance or a related field - 1-3 years of experience in a role requiring quantitative analysis, financial modeling, or economic forecasting

Transferable skills to a finance role and strong numerical acumen

MBA with a concentration on finance - 0 to 2 years experience in similar role or a role with strong financial elements

Experience in developing and implementing business intelligence or analytics solutions preferable

Experience with data and financial analytics preferable

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