Financial Controller

Primary Purpose

This position is responsible for coordinating and administrating financial operations within the assigned business unit/area. The Financial Controller reviews, analyses and interprets financial reports.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Financial Operations Leadership

• Direct all aspects of accounting operations.
• Drive and lead the preparation of annual financial forecasts.
• Support the development of financial account policies and procedures.

Coordination and Administration

• Coordinate and administrate financial operations.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Ensure the documentation of business processes and accounting policies for internal controls.

Budget and Cost Controls

• Direct budget and cost controls, financial analysis, and accounting practices.
• Monitor budgets, control expenditure, authorize expenditure, collection of invoices, and forecast.

Financial Statements and Reporting

• Review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports.
• Drive the preparation and publishing of timely financial statements.

Insurance Management

• Ensure the company is insured for the right value.
• Manage and oversee any insurance claims that need to be made.

Financial Analysis and System Improvement

• Analyze and interpret financial data.
• Recommend changes to improve systems and financial performance.

Payment Management and Close-off Processes

• Ensure monthly payments are made timeously.
• Drive the month-end close-off process in order.

Fixed Assets and Depreciation

• Ensure fixed assets are tracked and loaded onto the financial system correctly.
• Calculate and ensure that assets are depreciated as required on the financial system.

Tax Implications

• Prepare current and deferred tax implications.

Expense Allocations and Approval

• Review expense allocations completed by bookkeepers to ensure expenses are allocated correctly.
• Review payment requisitions and supporting documentation for approval of payments.

Education, Experience, Attributes

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.
• Knowledge of accounting processes and procedures.
• Outstanding problem analysis and solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Displays exceptional mathematical skills.
• Exhibits strong deductive reasoning skills.
• Ability to produce a high quality of work.
• Demonstrate high ethics and adherence to company values.
• Ability to prioritise and manage expectations.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial data.

Education and Training:

• Degree in Finance.

Experience:

• At least 3 - 4 years’ experience as a Financial Controller.
• Demonstrated experience operating spreadsheets.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with the MS Office Suite, including MS Excel and MS Word.
• Experience participating in the creation of financial statements.