Northern Suburbs: Financial Controller posted by Optential Consulting

Position: Financial Controller
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 stocktake 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 (BComm undergraduate degree preferable)
• Computer literacy in MS Office and Google Workspac

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.
Team work: 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