Financial Controller (CA) at Helderberg Personnel

Responsibilities may include the following functions however not all functions will be assigned to the position although proficiency in all is required:

• Reviewing and developing internal controls, financial systems, and company policies 
• Reviewing costs structures and management practices of the organization and identifying areas for change and improvement 
• Relentless drive on cost reduction.
• Monitoring of financial performance and efficiencies.
• Increasing management understanding of financial issues through being an advocate of the value linking financial and operational information for decision making purposes.
• Assisting with queries in the Financial Division
• Working capital management, including daily monitoring of cashflow, timely collection of debtors, with focus on reducing debtors’ days and managing creditors payments and associated reconciliation with focus on cost control
• Ad hoc Projects
• Any other financial reports or reconciliations as requested.
• Completing General Ledger reconciliations
• Pricing and Profitability Analysis: Evaluating pricing structures and analyzing product profitability
• Preparing budgets and forecasts
• Implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Managing financial queries from Divisional Managers
• Assisting with the preparation and coordination of the audit process
• Preparing monthly Management Reports
• Presenting financial results in person to Divisional and Branch Managers on a regular basis
• Conducting and reporting on business case analysis
• Preparing of Annual Financial Statements for statutory entities
• Responsible for all TAX/VAT related queries from SARS for the Group
• Compiling accurate supporting documentations for submission
• Reviewing insurance contracts and taking control of Group insurance administration.
• Performing various internal audit procedures as required.
• Assisting with Tender calculations and Pricing files.
• Assisting the Company Secretary with compliance related matters.

Skills and Capabilities required: 

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Positive Attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills is essential
• Working independently with little supervision and taking initiative in daily tasks
• Computer literacy, strong IT Skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Willingness and ability to take on additional tasks and responsibilities as and when required
• Commitment to continuous learning and self-development.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with senior management and customers

Qualifications and Experience required: 

• Registered CA or equivalent
• Successfully completed articles with a reputable audit firm and obtained varied exposure to multiple industries and companies
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices including reporting
• Knowledge of legislation regarding accounting, finances, and taxation
• Comfortable to operate within an environment with active shareholder involvement
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office with a strong working knowledge of Excel Advanced is a requirement for this position