Financial Controller (EE)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client in the manufacturing industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Financial Controller (EE).

Main purpose of the position:

• To assume overall accountability for the financial reporting of the Site.
• To support the site manufacturing management team in achieving the financial and operational objectives set out for the plant and assume an active role in the management activities of the site management team.
• Be a custodian of good Corporate Governance in order to ensure that integrity is maintained in the reporting of the financial performance of the Plant.

Responsibilities:

• Drive Business results through World Class Controller function in order to impact business results by ensuring short interval controls are in place, driving cost saving initiatives, adhering to strict budget controls and sound Corporate Governance and Internal Controls.
• Ensuring stock accuracy and working capital optimisation by auditing cycle counts, reviewing stock for slow moving items and optimising stock holding in working with the Logistics and Planning Manager.
• Provide accurate Financial Reporting, Budgets and Forecasts and to ensure all balance sheet items are reconciled.
• Accurate costing of products, identifying cost saving opportunities and reviewing of loss percentage''s and standards.
• Provide support for site management team by calculating financial impact of any decisions to be taken and being part of the CI teams.
• Provide value adding reporting and assisting in achieving site strategic goals.
• To ensure the Cost Accountant is effectively managed and held accountable through performance and disciplinary procedures, and that staff are developed and mentored through the talent management and  processes to drive capability in business.
• Deliver accurate , timely and appropriate forecasts and budgets in line with the business time-table and meet all other reporting deadlines.
• Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business.

Requirements:

• BCom Accounting
• 5 years Management Accounting experience
• 5 years in large manufacturing costing environment
• Financial Accounting Principles
• Budgets and forecasting
• Corporate Governance
• Knowledge of the CPA
• Cost Accounting Principles, product costing and analysis
• Reporting and presentation of financial results
• Working knowledge of integrated SAP
• Sound IFRS knowledge

Skills:

• Computer skills
• Negotiation skills
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Customer orientation
• Planning and organising
• Listening skills
• Leadership skills

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.

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