Junior Finance Controller - Rustenburg

 The incumbent will support the Depot Managers and Regional Managers in their various regions, in the financial management of the depot. Responsibility to undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, variance analysis, measurement of KPI’s, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. Finance controller responsibilities will also include financial risk management.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

•       Analysis of the financial results of the region

• Analysis and explanation of management accounts to budgets and forecasts

• Finalising inter-depot charges

• Development and measurement of regional production KPI’s

• Presentation of financial results to management

• Controlling all orders against budget

• Preparation of annual budget and bi-annual forecast

• Ensuring compliance to internal controls at depot level

 RESPONSIBILITES RELATING TO  KEY PERFORMANCE AREA

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition.

• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.

• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.  Variance analysis

• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting

• Research technical accounting issues for compliance

• Support month-end and year-end close process

• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting

• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.

• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

• Additional controller duties as necessary

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Three plus years working experience in a similar roll;

• Expert MS Office Skills

• Experience working on accounting systems,

• Strong administrative acumen;
• Attention to detail;
• Analytical mindset;
• Accustom to do reconciliations;
• Proficient in excel and working with big data

EDUCATION LEVEL

• Grade 12

• B.Com completed, CIMA (Advantageous)

• Related Management Accounting qualification