Financial Controller

Purpose of the Job

Responsible for the financial procedures leading up to and including preparation of the financial management accounts. Responsible for general day-to-day financial administration.

Qualification Requirement

• B.Com Honours degree with extensive experience in similar positions.
• Qualification/Experience in cost accounting is a strong advantage.
• Extensive experience of at least 10 years in an accounting environment.
• Efficiency in Microsoft Office and Accounting packages (M3 experience is an advantage).
• Computer literacy.

Competencies

• Resilience
• Attention to Detail
• Information sharing
• Monitoring compliance
• Written communication
• Results- and Deadline-oriented

Roles and Responsibilities

• Monthly reviewing and analysing of expenses as per BI report.
• Ensuring correct entry of journals into Syspro and correct GL account allocations of all income and expenses.
• Checking that BI agrees with Syspro before uploading to ECS for group reporting.
• Calculation of monthly Sales and COGS journal between IMP and NCM for processing.
• Calculation of monthly royalty and recovery amounts.
• Ensuring that all journals are posted timeously by the ATR specialists as well as reviewing the BI report for completeness.
• Responsible for maintaining the Fixed Asset register with the help of the ATR specialists, ensuring that all new additions are capitalized and all disposals accounted for.
• Resolving of balance sheet differences with ATR specialists such as accrual accounts and old provisions not released.
• Preparation of accounts for financial year-end audit with the assistance of the ATR specialists.
• Management of the functions of the debtor’s clerk as well as the maintenance of the Accounts Receivable module, ensuring debtors collections are within the company’s credit limits and terms.
• Management of the Procure to Pay (PtP) team, reviewing AP ageing monthly to ensure all creditors are paid as per set payment terms. Working closely with PtP to ensure timely and accurate creditor payments ensuring the smooth receipt of critical supplies.
• Monthly submission of PAYE, UIF and SDL returns by the 7th of the month as per SARS requirements.
• Management of bank accounts including current and call accounts and authorization of payments.
• Responsible for enforcement of discipline if required for the staff reporting to this position as well as evaluation of the staff and recommendations for training.

Closing date: 23rd December 2024

Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization, and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18,200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epiroc.com.