22 Controlling Internship jobs in South Africa

Our client, a leading Manufacturing company based in Umhlanga, is looking to fill the position of Controlling Manager.

Purpose of the Role:

As a Controlling Manager, your primary focus will be overseeing and analyzing the cost expenditures and purchases within the company. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about financial analysis and cost optimization to make a meaningful impact within our organisation. Commitment to consistently improving technical and professional skills, and staying updated on industry developments and trends, is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Developing and maintaining robust cost accounting systems to meticulously track and analyse company expenditures.
2. Ensuring accurate recording and updating of purchasing data, encompassing both existing and new materials and goods.
3. Conducting thorough analyses of purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend financially feasible options.
4. Facilitating internal cost audits and collaborating on general ledger preparation to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
5. Presenting crucial financial information and cost estimates to management, aiding in strategic decision-making processes.
6. Upholding compliance with accounting principles, legal regulations, and company policies to maintain financial integrity.
7. Actively drive team efforts towards achieving financial integrity and collaborative success.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Grade 12 Senior Certificate.
2. A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a preference for 2-3 years of prior experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
3. Proficiency in SAP CO and FI, Advanced Excel, and Quantrix Software to effectively manage and analyse financial data.
4. Understanding of operations and SHE principles, within the manufacturing or mining Industries.

If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Gijima Staffing Solutions on behalf of our client is recruiting for Financial Manager: Controlling and Accounts Receivable (CIMA). Must be from Machinery Manufacturing or Automotive industry. This is a permanent role based full time at the office.

• BComm Accounting or similar qualification
• CIMA / Qualified Chartered Accountant
• 3 years post article experience
• Microsoft Programmes (Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); GSuite
• SAP is Imperative (Non-Negotiable)
• Automotive/ Manufacturing experience is essential

• Planning and forecasting
• Direct support towards annual budget and forecast
• Project controlling inputs towards annual budget & forecast

• Responsible for the development and implementation of the project controlling function
• Finance controlling representative for all company projects
• Cost, Provisions, % of completions, Gross Margin, Gross Margin % compared to commercial balance sheet (CBS)
• IFRS 15 MRO % of completion – Responsible for annual % of completion procedures
• IFRS15 Significant Financing components - responsible for annual calculation
• Monthly GM analysis

• Responsible for ensuring all finance policies, procedures and forms are up to date
• All finance policies & procedures - Annual declaration of finance employees
• Responsible for tracking and closure of Corporate audit findings
• Responsible for implementation, tracking and adherence to annual finance compliance roadmap
• Assisting CFO to establish sustainable compliance awareness and conformance in the finance department
• Full compliance with IFRS.

• Coordinate and liaise with appointed company secretary consultant
• Responsible to provide statutory documents for commercial tenders & audits
• Record keeping of latest tax compliance certificate
• Responsible for Central Supplier Database
• Responsible for all CIPRO changes, ie change in board of director
• Annual board meeting: preparation of board of directors resolutions (change in directors, dividends, AFS approval)

• Company responsible for AML/KYC
• Company responsible for clearing, maintenance & upkeep of the compliance catalyst screening tool
• Responsible to ensure group AML/KYC directives are applied and adhered to

• Customer maintenance: Responsible for the maintenance of all customer details on SAP in agreement with company and group directives.
• Invoicing & statements
• Responsible for the full credit management function
• On time and accurate feedback regarding receivables & overdue queries
• Responsible for the monthly accurate & on-time updating and reporting of ICART for receivables & revenue
• Annual Financial Audit

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Role Overview:

We are looking for a knowledgeable and results-oriented

Job Description

Role Overview:

We are looking for a knowledgeable and results-oriented SAP FICO Consultant to implement, configure, and support the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. This role plays a key part in aligning finance and controlling processes with overall business strategies, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and robust financial reporting.

The successful candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and cross-functional SAP consultants to deliver integrated and effective financial solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective SAP FICO solutions.
• Configure and customize SAP FI (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting) and CO (Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, etc.) modules.
• Integrate SAP FICO with other SAP modules such as MM, SD, PP, and HR to support end-to-end business processes.
• Conduct system testing, support UAT (User Acceptance Testing), and manage troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Provide ongoing user training and support, including creation of user manuals and training sessions.
• Maintain detailed technical and functional documentation for all system changes and enhancements.
• Collaborate with finance teams to optimize financial reporting, compliance, and internal control processes.
• Support critical business activities such as month-end and year-end financial closings and financial audits.
  
  

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP FI and CO modules in both implementation and support environments.
• In-depth understanding of financial accounting and controlling principles and how they map to SAP.
• Experience with SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA platforms.
• Skilled in SAP configuration, testing, issue resolution, and change management.
• Proven ability to design and deliver integrated SAP solutions that meet business needs.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder interaction and training delivery.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• SAP FICO certification is highly desirable.
• Additional training or exposure to S/4HANA Finance is a plus.
  
  

• Financial process acumen and business insight
• Attention to detail with a commitment to quality
• Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proactive communication and collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Our client, an internationally renowned machinery manufacturer, currently seeks to hire a Finance Business Partner/ Finance Controller to join their expanding team based in Honeydew, Johannesburg.

• Perform a full accounting and reporting function
• SAP systems management and control for Finance and Material Ledger Controlling
• Daily, Weekly and Monthly internal business reporting and controlling
• Financial control over inventory and assets and monthly assessments
• Balance sheet reconciliations monthly
• Portfolio management of internal and external audits, insurance, and Income Tax
• Budgeting
• Checking postings are correct and valid
• Manufacturing orders assessment monthly
• Stock Movement and Obsolete Stock Management including ensuring all orders are signed off
• Actively drive working capital ratios – cash, accounts receivables, accounts payables, stock
• Reconcile assets on a quarterly basis to the Asset Register in SAP and report any findings and manage impairments
• Administration and management of the stock system, as well as the Stock Count process on an annual basis. Complete a monthly valuation, reach calculation (obsolete stock) and analysis and report on any differences
• Assist with the management of the full year end internal and external audit function, report any non-conformances to Management and implement actions for improvements to systems, processes, and procedures
• Review and management of actuals to budget as well as implement actions for cost reduction
• Management reporting for Zambia Entity - Posting the bank and Monthly Bank Recons USD+ZMW, Update Fixed Assets register, Petty Cash – recon, Loading Creditors Payments
• Assist with VAT, Income Tax and Companies Act rules and implementation

• BCom in Accounting or similar qualification
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in a similar function
• Microsoft Office with advanced MS Excel skills
• Strong SAP and Hyperion system experience
• High-level understanding and control of Business Reporting requirements
• Sound IFRS and local Income Tax knowledge

Suitable individuals are encouraged to reply to this ad or send their CV to warren(at)kwena(dot)net for immediate consideration.

Financial Control Manager
Location: Bristol or London (hybrid working in either location)
Contract: 6 months
Rate: £245 p/d Umbrella

The Emergency Services Network (ESN) is a huge strategic priority for our client and their commitment to do the best for our customer and our country. ESN will be one of the most advanced Emergency Services Networks in the world. and our client is proud to the official supplier providing mission critical and trusted communications for Britain's Emergency Services. The ESN will replace the existing Airwave network and building upon on EE's existing 4G network and to provide essential new voice, data services, and critical communications services to 300,000 members of frontline emergency service users.

As Financial Control Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis, you are crucial to supporting the delivery of this mission critical infrastructure, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial forecasting & budgeting across the business, Networks and the ESN Senior Leadership Team. You will be responsible for quarterly reporting to the Home Office for actuals and contract forecast, as well as driving forecasting process change.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning and forecasting reporting deliverables to drive effective decision making across multiple programmes within the ESN contract.
• Collaborate closely with the Finance Business Partners to understand the programme performance and provide commentary on risks and opportunities.
• Lead the Quarterly Financial Reporting (QFR) to the Home Office which includes contractual forecast.
• Drive process improvement such as automation and optimisation of manual tasks associated with the handling of programme data.
• Ensure the financial integrity of the business by implementing discrete, complex process and policy changes.

Requirements:

• Forecasting, Planning & Budgeting
• Management Reporting
• Financial & Data Analysis & Insight
• Construction industry experience
• SAP RP1
• S/4 HANA
• Excel
• FP&A
• Decision Making
• Growth Mindset

Key skills and experience

• Suitable candidates will be qualified Accountants - ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects
• Proven background in transforming financial processes, especially related to Financial reporting and forecasting.
• Possess bold and confident thinking with a proven background of challenging the status quo where appropriate. Have a 'self-starter' attitude and accountability to see tasks through to completion.

• Manage the accounting month end closing process in a timely and good quality manner.
• Provides guidance and support for key closing functions performed by SSC teams, Treasury & Leasing General Accounting, Credit Management & Collections, Internal Trading & Inventory Management, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable Management, Balance Sheet Reviews and Sign off.
• Responsible for intercompany trading activities.
• Work with the FPA team in the region to develop effective reporting and financial analysis in line with best practice.
• Ensure compliance with Finance Policies, IAS, and respective accounting standards of local markets.
• Support automation within the business, rollout, and implementation of ERP system in the region.
• Initiate monthly Finance review with FPA, Tax, and country finance manager to review actual results, balance sheet, working capital, pending audit, statutory filing, internal control, indirect and direct tax matters, and ad hoc projects.
• Support cash and working capital forecasting.
• Provide professional financial support services to the non-Finance community on country-specific Finance and trading regulations (CEC, Licensing, tax, other as applicable).

Job Offer: Market Related

• Tertiary qualification in finance.
• 5 years experience in Finance.
• HR Services, Recruitment & Selection.