41 Financial Controller jobs in Durban

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A diversified investment holding company seeks an experienced Accountant to join their dynamic team and provide strategic finance guidance to a newly acquired subsidiary within the group.

This role will be based in Durban North.

Job & Company Description:
The purpose of this role will be to provide support for the business through the finance function, working closely with the current Financial Manager. You will also be responsible for transactional and journal control and recons, as well as maintaining the fixed asset register and WIP balances. Other main duties will include budgeting and forecasting for projects and adding cost control, as well as flagging / raising items for attention of senior management.

The successful incumbent will have a strong understanding of a project-based environment, for example construction and building, engineering or civil industries.

You will report to the Group CFO and Group CEO, as well as the Divisional Financial Manager.

• Diploma or Degree in Finance or Accounting essential

• 5 to 7 years' experience within a full finance function position
• Construction / building / engineering / civil industry experience, and understanding of a project-based environment essential
• Knowledge of Sage essential
• Experience with systems and process implementations essential
• Knack for numbers and analytically minded
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Deadline driven

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Elzette Hood
Recruitment Specialist Finance

Our client, a leader in the automotive industry is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their team based in Durban.

MINIMUM REQUIRREMENTS

• Grade 12
• National Diploma or Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting or related qualification
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), CA(SA) or CIMA advantage
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Provide financial analysis and support to management and all operational areas of the business
• Monitor and support debtors and creditors
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register
• Control intercompany balancing
• Review weekly payroll
• Review and action financial variances (Budget / Forecast)
• Review and action Balance Sheet Account variances
• Ensure compliance with IFRS
• Maintain the plant CAPEX & Tooling Reports
• Generate information and reports for internal and external use
• Comply with Internal Controls
• Maintain and Review the Risk Register
• Participate in the budget/forecast process
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for plants
• Prepare plant P/L and balance sheet forecasts
• Prepare financial reports and returns (Monthly BU/Plant Financial Pack)
• Compile the BU/ Plant Flash Results and analyse variances
• Compile and review Weekly Sales Reports
• Prepare Provisions and Accruals
• Compile Royalties schedule for month end processing
• Prepare general ledger journals
• Compile general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare & maintain a CAPEX and Tooling register tracking actual spend against approved spend, planning future profitability & cash flows of the projects.
• Prepare CAPEX requisitions with all relevant information regarding the CAPEX project.
• Support useful life and residual value of Fixed Assets analysis
• Maintain the BU/Plant Tooling Reports
• Prepare and plan Year-end Statutory Audit (external and internal) in line with the consolidated Audit plan
• Prepare and arrange royalty audits
• Calculate landed cost on all import shipments
• Prepare / Review DA 190 (Declaration of Imported Components and Raw Materials)
• Investigate Purchase Price Variances (PPV)
• Generate variance report of Actuals to budgeted information
• Compile daily stock holding report
• Oversee Stock Takes
• Assist with investigating stock count variances
• Overall responsibility for stock
• Oversee cash management function of the plant
• Monitor daily cash positions and cash flows to ensure settlement and maximise performance
• Manage cash flow and working capital for the plant
• Review Forex Forecasts
• Plant FEC contracts based on AP requirements
• Identify improvement opportunities and make recommendations for improvements
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Prepare financial reports and returns
• Generate information and reports for internal and external use
• Ensure an enabling climate/culture.
• Ensure a safe, secure and legal working environment.
• Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives.
• Determine the training needs of the Department.
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Resolve grievances and disputes
• Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
• Address workplace hazards and risks
• Work safely and use safety equipment

• B.Com or National Diploma in Financial Accounting.
• C.A. (S.A.) or CIMA, a strong advantage.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.

• Financial Strategy: General Financial Management:
  • Provide financial analysis and support to management and all operational areas.
  • Monitor and support debtors and creditors.
  • Maintain the fixed asset register.
  • Control intercompany balancing.
  • Review weekly payroll.
  • Review and action financial variances (budget/forecast).
  • Review and action balance sheet account variances.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS.
  • Maintain the plant Capex & Tooling reports.
• Internal Control:
  • Maintain and review the risk register.
• Budgets/Forecasts:
  • Participate in the budget/forecast process.
  • Prepare budgets and forecasts for plants.
  • Prepare plant profilt & loss and balance sheet forecasts.
• Financial Reporting: Financial Pack:
  • Prepare financial reports and returns.
• Flash Results:
  • Compile the plant Flash results and analyse variances.
• Weekly Sales Report:
  • Compile and review weekly Sales reports.
• General Ledger:
  • Prepare provisions and accruals.
  • Compile Royalties schedule for month end processing.
  • Prepare general ledger journals.
  • Compile general ledger reconciliations.
• Capex, Tooling & Fixed assets:
  • Prepare & maintain a Capex and Tooling register tracking actual spend against approved spend, planning future profitability & cash flows of the projects.
  • Prepare Capex requisitions with all relevant information regarding the Capex project.
• Audits and Year-End Processes:
  • Prepare and plan year-end statutory audits.
  • Prepare and arrange royalty audits.
• Costing:
  • Calculate landed cost on all import shipments.
  • Prepare / review declaration of imported components and raw materials.
  • Investigate purchase price variances.
  • Generate variance report of actuals to budgeted information.
• Stock Control:
  • Compile daily stock holding report.
  • Oversee stock takes.
  • Assist with investigating stock count variances.
  • Overall responsibility for stock.
• Cash Management:
  • Oversee cash management function of the plant.
  • Monitor daily cash positions and cash flows to ensure settlement and maximise performance.
  • Manage cash flow and working capital for the plant.
• Forex:
  • Review Forex forecasts.
  • Plant FEC contracts based on AP requirements.
• Other:
  • Staff management.
  • SHE issues.

• Journals
• Provisions
• VAT reconciliations
• Cashbook management

• Bcom
• 2 years experience
• Experience with journals, provisions, and VAT reconciliations
• Experience in either the FMCG, retail, or manufacturing industry
• Experience with Accpac is beneficial

Calling out to all IMMEDIATELY available finance professionals based in KZN!

My client, a market leader in the gaming and entertainment industry based in Kwa Zulu Natal, is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to be part of their dynamic team on a fixed-term contract. As the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for the financial management of the department. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, willing to work long hours and on public holidays if required.

• Effectively manage the administration and accounts departments ensuring that all processes are strictly in compliance with the gaming board and company policies and procedures .
• Assist operations management to reduce costs and improve profit by closely analysing & reporting financial data and, in particular, deviations from budget .
• Manage the budget formulation process resulting in accurate budgets delivered on time and closely monitored.
• Maintain accurate records of company accounts strictly in line with legal and unit office requirements.
• Effectively co-ordinate audits and take prompt corrective action where required.
• Ensure statutory reporting requirements are met timeously.
• Build a competent and motivated team of staff through confident and caring leadership.
• Investigate audits.

• BCom Accounting Degree.
• 3 years of commercial exposure.

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Calling out to all IMMEDIATELY available CA(SA)s!

My client, a market leader in the gaming and entertainment industry, based in KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to be a part of their dynamic team on a fixed-term contract. As the Financial Controller, the successful candidate would be responsible for the finances and management of the department. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, willing to work long hours and on public holidays if required.

• Effectively manage the administration and accounts departments ensuring that all processes are strictly in compliance with the gaming board and company policies and procedures .
• Assist operations management to reduce costs and improve profit by closely analysing & reporting financial data and, in particular, deviations from budget .
• Manage the budget formulation process resulting in accurate budgets delivered on time and closely monitored.
• Maintain accurate records of company accounts strictly in line with legal and unit office requirements.
• Effectively coordinate audits and take prompt corrective action where required.
• Ensure statutory reporting requirements are met timeously.
• Build a competent and motivated team of staff through confident and caring leadership.

• Newly qualified CA(SA)
• 1 year of commercial exposure

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