Commercial Financial Controller - - Johannesburg

A completed B.Com (Accounting) is essential for this role, studying towards a CIMA or ACCA is highly advantageous, coupled with 5 years related experience in a similar role, preferably within the Manufacturing sector. KPI's include:

Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
Co-ordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
Prepare monthly financial management accounts for EXCO
Co-ordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
Monthly reporting into SAP BFC
Research technical accounting issues for compliance
Support month-end and year-end close process
Intercompany reconciliations are reconciled on a monthly basis
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Ensure compliance with Government reporting require- ments and tax filings
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls (SOX)
Treasury management and reducing businesses exposure to Forex Losses through FEC hedging
Capex and fixed asset management
Inventory reconciliations / ensuring warehouses stock reconciles to ledger
Additional Controller duties as necessary
Financial Planning and Analysis functions:
Develop the annual budget based on zero based budget at SKU level
Provide FP&A finance support to the Commercial Teams related to productivity, demand planning, reporting, and metrics in a timely manner
Identify and understand business challenges; propose and create solutions
Partner directly with the Finance Team and Central FP&A Groups to collaborate on metrics, goals, and business reviews
Dive deeply into financial data and become a subject matter expert to provide additional insights
Work on corporate projects and initiatives that impact the entire organisation
Create presentations that provide insightful analysis, identify required action items, and effectively frame decisions to be made
Identify and research variances to forecast, budget, and prior year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement
Develop and maintain effective relationships with Business Partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organisation