Financial Controller needed Asap: APPLY NOW

Johannesburg, Gauteng
Full-time, Permanent

The Financial Controller for the South Africa region will report to the Commercial Finance Director for the Group and will be responsible for managing the finance function.

Role Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities for the role include:

· Management of the finance team for South Africa

· Oversee the production of accurate monthly accounts for the South Africa business

· Ensure appropriate financial close procedures are in place including account reconciliations, full review of P&L including overhead accounts etc.

· Establish processes and procedures to ensure the efficient management of client operations including billing processes, WIP and Debtor management

· Build good working relationships with key client contacts associated with commercial and finance aspects of our work

· Build good relationships with project teams and help support improvements in commercial and financial management of projects including managing task orders, timesheeting and billing.

· Build good working relationships with our JV partner and develop appropriate processes and procedures for effective administration of the JV

· Work with HKA’s corporate functions to ensure that South Africa is aligned with the overall group

· Work with the business to complete accurate monthly forward forecasting

· Management and ownership of the budget process for the South Africa region in line with Corporate timetable

· Review of financial controls and reporting systems within the South Africa business

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate for the position will have a professional accountancy qualification and significant work experience in a financial role, preferably with a white-collar professional service and client-oriented organization, with proven leadership skills.

While interest in and knowledge of the changing landscape of the construction claims industry would be helpful, specific industry experience is not a requirement and HKA is open to persons with experience in different sectors that might provide relevance.

Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities will include:

· Strong financial analytical skills: calculating and interpreting financial trends and information across fiscal years and in connection with ongoing strategic planning

· Experience of leading a finance team including developing and training team members

· Analytical mind with meticulous attention to detail ensuring all outputs are delivered to the highest standard of accuracy

· Ability to establish and meet deadlines

· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

· The ability to demonstrate a commitment to being objective and unbiased

· The ability to multi-task and perform the essential duties of the position amidst time constraints, interruptions, and stressful situations

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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Source: Indeed