Finance Controller at DAV Professional Placement Group

Job Description

My client boasts a wide range of premium models and are at the forefront of automotive technology and innovation. They are a leading automobile manufacturer seeking a Finance Controller who will direct, steer, coordinate and monitor individual department's annual budget, forecasts and monthly reporting. The controller will also control cost structures and headcount for respective departments and will act as the primary liaison for the respective General Manager and Department Managers on all finance related topics.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bcom Accounting Degree Minimum.
• CIMA or Honours Degree will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Financial Controller
• SAP CO and FI will be advantageous
• Must have advanced Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookup, etc.
• Capex, overhead and internal controls experience is a must
• Based in Midrand
• Salary R400 000 to R650 000 based on experience.
• EE candidates will be given preference.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support long-term planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for the respective departments including interdepartmental cross charges.
• Efficient and effective controlling which initiates corrective cost saving actions and strategies and ensures their implementation.
• Strong Internal Controls which ensures an Overhead spend that is accurate, authorised and compliant with Group Policies.
• Encourage improvement on processes, procedures and productivity for the department.
• Ensures departmental managers have the necessary up to date cost centre reports containing both quantitative and qualitative information upon which to make decisions.
• Financial results of controlling areas recorded completely and accurately in terms of IFRS and Tax requirements.