Purpose This role ensures strong financial control while delivering accurate information to guide operational and strategic decisions. Reporting to the financial manager. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 (matric) senior certificate CIMA / Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Financial Management 8+ years’ experience in a Financial Controller position Computer Literacy - Experience with MS Office - Advanced Excel Knowledge of BPCS Accounting system (Highly Advantageous) Experience in the Motor Industry (Highly Advantageous) Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting Prepare financial reports and returns for internal and external use Provide financial analysis and support to plant management and all operational areas of the business Review and action Financial variances (Budget / Forecast / Estimate) Ensure compliance with IFRS Submission of monthly and annul reports on reporting platform (Onestream) General Ledger Prepare provisions and accruals Prepare general ledger journals with appropriate support Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations (BS & IS) in line with group requirements and action variances Ensure timely and accurate closing from a GL point of view Internal control Ensure compliance to Global Control Framework (GCF) and Delegation of Authority (DoA) and company policies and procedures Prepare and submit monthly Control checks allocated as per Global Control Framework (GCF) Maintain the risk register. Budget / Forecast Prepare detailed plant budget and medium term forecast anually with colaboration of plant management Prepare monthly short term forecast (P/L & BS) Prepare weekly flash and month-end estimate CAPEX, Tooling & Fixed assets Prepare & maintain a CAPEX and Tooling reports & register tracking actual spend against approved spend, planning future profitability & cash flows of the projects Prepare CAPEX requisition with all relevant information regarding the CAPEX project Support useful life and residual value of Fixed Assets analysis Perform asset verification Audits and Year-End Processes Prepare and plan Year-end Statutory Audit (external and internal) in line with the consolidated Audit plan Prepare reporting Accounting, Audit and Tax Packs Support in providing information on internal audit, and closure of findings stemming from internal audit Support with BBBEE audit Costing Calculate landed cost on import shipments Prepare / review BOM's, Cost sets / cost buckets Investigate Purchase price variances (PPV) Generate variance report of Actuals to budget information APDP & EUR 1 submissions NWC & Cash management Stock Oversee Stock Takes & assist with investigating stock count variances Review maintenance spares, obsolete stock and NRV of stock Debtors Management Review debtors age analysis, providing an analysis and action plans for debt collections Review / approve credit notes within limit of authority Creditors Review Creditors age analysis and GRNI providing an analysis and action plans Approve requisitions within limit of authority Review and authorise Creditors payments Review weekly payroll Cash Prepare cashflow Monitor daily cash position and cash flows to ensure settlement and maximise performance Intercompany Perform Intercompany reconciliation and ensure zero clockouts at month-end Forex Prepare Forex Forecasts Book FEC contracts-based on AP requirement & review Excon applications. Statutory Returns and taxes Prepare VAT return and checklist Support process of WCA, PAYE and Provisional/Income Tax returns Prepare Government Incentive Applications Prepare BBBEE reports and information Insurance Prepare Insurance Declarations File claims for losses Continuous Improvement Identify improvement opportunities and make recommendations for improvements Participate in Continuous improvement initiatives Other Compile and review sales reports Performs other related duties as assigned Key Skills and Competencies IFRS compliance An extensive and complete knowledge of accounting principles and practices Strong analytical abilities Self-directed with a high degree of self- motivation Proficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc). Excellent written and verbal communications skills Solid ERP experience (BPCS advantageous) #J-18808-Ljbffr