Financial Controller, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Financial Controller

Our client in the Automotive Component Manufacturing Industry is seeking a Financial Controler to join their team.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory and bank
• Ensure accuracy of the short and long-term cash forecasting models, submit weekly cash flow reporting to Group
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes in line with IFRS for SME's and German GAAP
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciliations are complete and accurate
• Review monthly Accounts receivable aging reports
• Review GRNI (Good Receipted, not invoiced)/Unvouched reports and ensure aged items are cleared on a timely basis
• Review unapplied payments and ensure payments are matched to invoices on a timely basis
• Review all submissions in relation to government incentives and ensure submissions are done on a timely basis
• Assist Finance manager with various analysis, reports and projects as required

Financial Controls:

• Manage the audit process, ensuring timely and accurate responses
• Lead remediation of audit findings and drive ongoing controls enhancement
• Ensure finance processes are documented, communicated, and kept updated
• Streamline accounting processes for efficiency, accuracy, and control

People Management:

• Manage and develop direct reports and communicate any training needs
• Support direct reports with development and disciplinary matters of the wider team
• Ensure general discipline of direct reports and ensure corrective action is taken on all misconduct incidents
• Drive and manage individual and team performance
• Adhere to all HR policies, procedures and requirements to ensure sound people practices

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tertiary Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar is an essential requirement
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA) (SAICA) or similar is an essential requirement
• MS Office, OEM knowledge, experience with using an Accounting System, working knowledge of relevant financial laws and reporting standards

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5-10 years relevant finance experience, including 2-5 years in a senior finance role is essential.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of Business Processes
• Professional Knowledge & Experience
• Leadership Experience
• Intercultural Experience
• Capabilies:
  • Results Orientation
  • Attentions to detail
  • Take initiative
  • Assertiveness
  • Communication skills