Group Financial Controller (CA SA) - Gauteng, East Rand

A dynamic manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to collaborate with the CFO in optimising financial operations, advancing Business Intelligence (BI) initiatives, and managing group reporting. This role focuses on comprehensive financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and delivering accurate group consolidations.

Responsibilities

Consolidation, Review and Reporting, including Board & Audit committee packs and statutory reporting (AFS, audit & tax pack):

• Prepare, collate and present the monthly numbers to the CFO
• Capture, prepare and collate budget/forecast for review by CFO
• Complete and review bi-annual statutory audit packs
• Complete and review bi-annual tax packs
• Complete all annual financial statements and related supporting documentation
• Liaise with the business unit Financial Managers and CFO in relation to reporting requirements
• Liaise with and attend to Head Office reporting requirements
• Quarterly Board & ARC pack information including standardisation of report formatting (Oversee submissions of info pieces in the pack)

Internal Audit and Controls

• Liaise with and assist internal auditors
• Coordination of the internal audit process
• Follow up on internal audit findings
• Ensure effective internal control environment
• Ensure implementation of standardised policies and SOP's

Compliance and Regulatory Reporting

• Ensure group compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and corporate policies
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings and reports as required
• Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and ensure the company's compliance
• Facilitate and oversee business processes included but not limited to: Procure to pay, Order to Cash, Distribution & Logistics, Hire to Retire, Warehousing & Manufacturing, Asset Management, Record to Report, Treasury, Taxation (direct & indirect)

Financial Systems and Technology

• Act as custodian on BI projects

External Audit

• Liaise with and assist external auditors
• Coordination and running of year-end audit

Strategic Planning

• Provide financial input to support long-term business goals and growth initiatives

Qualifications / Skills / Knowledge Required

• Qualified CA (SA)
• Completed articles, min 5 years post article experience within Manufacturing, Engineering, FMCG or Mining industry
• Excellent interpersonal skills (with internal as well as external stakeholders)
• Excellent organisational and follow-up skills