Financial Controller

*Reference: DBN001860-KA-1* Finance Controller required to maintain, manage all finance & accounting operations as well as prepare forecasts and financial reports. *Duties and Responsibilities:* * Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition * Prepare and publish timely monthly management accounts with supporting commentary * Preparation of budgets & forecasts and report variances * Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting * Research technical accounting issues for compliance * Support month-end and year-end close process * Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting * Manage & maintain working capital and preparation of cash flow projections * Manage and comply with local government reporting requirements and tax filings * Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls * Assist with preparation of the annual audit file in line with audit requirements * Assist with costing and pricing workings and exercises * Prepare and process monthly journals * Assist with cost saving initiatives *Requirements:* * Chartered Accountant (CA) SA or relevant qualification * Computer literate, administratively strong, attention to detail * Highly proficient in Excel, Word and the normal office Windows packages * Newly qualified CA or 1 -2 years’ experience in a similar role. * Experience with Sage X3 * Strong computer knowledge including, but not limited to Sage or SAPP and Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate to advanced spreadsheet based skills) * Ability to manage a team and use initiative * Ability to set deadlines and achieve them * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Strong literacy and numeracy knowledge * Great organisation skills and problem solving abilities * Customer Service skills * Must be organised, able to multitask & have good time management skills * Critical analysis * Understanding the nature of data * Securing and safeguarding information and data in both a digital and physical environment * Experience in a manufacturing environment advantageous R