Assistant Financial Controller

PURPOSE

This role exists to ensure site costing (actual , budget and forecast) is produced timeously and accurately and responsible for the review of the quality control of information entering the finance and related systems. The role creates a vital link between the Finance and Operations management and will further be responsible for the ongoing financial training and development of operational staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Reporting

- Assist in preparing and supplying of operational finance information to Divisional stakeholders.

- Report on day-to-day cost management of the Division.

- Assist with any reporting requirements.

- Governance

- Identify any audit areas or potential risk

- Prepare relevant annual audit files for external Auditors, various reconciliations and assist external Auditors with queries.

- Assist internal audit during annual internal audit process.

- Budget and Forecast

- Create, advise and consolidate budget and forecast on site and business unit level for operations.

- Assist with the monthly rolling forecast calculations.

- Operational Management

- Develop financial budget for sites.

- Monitor revenue and costs vs budget.

- Identify trends e.g. daily productions against program

- Assist in managing overtime hours worked

- Compile and implement corrective action plans to rectify negative trends

- Analyse, drill down and identify variance amongst the budget, forecast and actuals

- Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to

- Provide quality accounting support and technical advice to key internal stakeholders

- Transactional Shared Services

- Assist with internal/external audits

- Maintain procedure manuals for all related site administration procedures

- Present forecast for all sites

- Prepare general ledger monthly reconciliations

- Conduct regular site visits

QUALIFICATIONS

National Diploma in Cost Accounting or Financial Accounting

EXPERIENCE

- Three years related experience in a construction, mining or tailings environment

- Sage ERP experience would be advantageous

- Contract allowances accounting

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

- Good communication (verbal and written)

- Self-starter

- Highly self-driven

- Detail orientated.

- Highly analytical

- Problem-solving

- Strong prioritizing and organizing

- Interpersonal

- Professionalism

To apply, kindly send a copy of your CV to info@sakhonahr.co.za