Financial Controller, Port Elizabeth

Financial Controller Our client in the Automotive Component Manufacturing Industry is seeking a Financial Controller 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

Capabilities:

Results Orientation

Attention to detail

Take initiative

Assertiveness

Communication skills

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