Month end financial results and preparation of disclosure information including projects
Ensure accurate financial recording and execution of customer order related cost
Application of IFRS15 principles to all sales transactions before invoicing
Understanding of product and project costing as well as inventory valuation
Compilation of workings for budgets, forecasts and prognoses for company on specific costs based on sales as well as projects
Identification of risks which could have a financial implication for the company
Liaison and assistance in annual external audit process
Assist with business decisions to ensure economically viable and profitable transactions to provide company with profitable or strategic return including reporting on actual and expected contract margins
Procedural recommendation and operational requirements to ensure sufficient financial controls
Monthly reporting on all key financial information (stock, costing, costs, assets etc.)
Develop, implement and modify financial policies, practices and usage of ERP system
Provide assistance on the ERP System functionality and controls
Provide efficient customer service to internal and external users of financial information
Ad hoc requests for information from various role-players
Project Responsibilities:
Involvement in major company contracts from initial review meetings up to final execution of sales
Ensure accurate financial recording and execution of customer order related cost in line with
Delegation of Authority for project cost, selling costs etc.
Compilation of workings for budgets, forecasts and prognoses for the company on project costing and contract costs and the tracking of actual performance against this. This includes gathering inputs for other departments such as Plant Engineering, Logistics and Project Management as well as measurement of quoted, contracted and actual results (project controlling);
Month end financial results and preparation of disclosure information on projects and other contract costs.
Identification of risks which could have a financial implication for the company.
Smaller company responsibilities:
Overall financial responsibility
Oversee recording of all transactions done by junior staff;
Review reconciliations
Review internal and external reporting including AFS
Lead and assist with year-end and audit process
Review policies and procedures
Identification of risks which could have a financial implication for the company
General finance queries and assistance to Company and stakeholders on an ad hoc basis
Job Requirements:
Honours or Postgraduate Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
CA (SA) accredited and articles at reputable audit firm.
Member of SAICA.
At least 7 years post article financial experience with 4 years in a manufacturing environment.
Fully computer literate (word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP S/4 Hana).
Working knowledge of IFRS accounting guidelines and evidence of technical competencies in recent IFRS standards.
Ability to apply skills across a broad spectrum of financial disciplines (costing, accounting, asset management, etc.).
Ability to work independently and under pressure as well as multi-tasking.
Sound knowledge of Financial and Controlling principles.
Sound communication skills as well as Interpersonal, facilitation and conflict management skills.