Financial Controller - Cape Town, South Africa

- Harare, Zimbabwe
Job Details
Job ID: | #16201 |
Job Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
Company Type | FMCG |
Job Role | Financial Controller |
Joining Date | Immediately |
Employment Type | Full Time |
Monthly Salary | Negotiable |
Preferred Candidate
Career Level | Middle Management |
Years of Experience | 5 |
Residence Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
Gender | Not Specified |
Nationality | |
Degree | BAcc |
Job Description
Financial Controller responsibilities include:
Managing all finance and accounting operations
Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
Preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements
Responsibilities
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
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 and tax filings
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Additional controller duties as necessary
Key Skills
Good communication skills.
Strong leadership qualities.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
Compliance oriented.
Proficiency in accounting software.
Analytical skills.
Required Skills
5 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
Advanced degree in Accounting
CPA or CMA preferred
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Experience with creating financial statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills