An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Finance Controller in the Finance department.

Key Result Areas

Responsibility for monthly financial reporting process, including management of month end procedures & review of account reconciliations
Responsible for monthly accounts payable reconciliations of all local accounts
Key contact with Bank on all Banking relations issues and authorization of bank payments
Preparation of all foreign bank payments and book and maintain the monthly FEC (Foreign exchange contracts), resolve all reserve bank enquiries with the Bank for foreign payments
Validate product costing on system and analyze manufacturing variances
Review of all production process orders with production office in order to ensure all variances are cleared; and investigate any changes on monthly movements in weighted average cost of material
Approval of all travel to review financial controls are adhered to and accuracy of travel;
Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and assist with external audit process
Quarterly Tax entries on GAM system ( US GAAP vs SA GAAP), ensure tax compliance, including completion and filing of annual & provisional tax returns and withholding tax on dividends;
Ensure adherence to internal controls & financial policies within the company
Support and assist with the financial related BBBEE related matters during the verification process
Provide functional leadership and management to members of the finance team (2 employees)
Customer reporting – declaration of preferential/ non preferential
Reporting for Stats SA

Skill, Knowledge and Experience Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commercial environment, preferably in a manufacturing company
Experienced with financial reporting and costing (International Accounting Standards, IFRS and limited knowledge of US GAAP) and manufacturing costing
High level computer literacy, particularly Excel and ERP systems (SAP experience an advantage)
Experience with company statutory and tax matters

Educational Qualifications

Minimum: Chartered Accountant, CIMA or B com (Accounting) degree
Valid Driver’s License and own vehicle