About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Controller to join our team. The successful candidate will support the Site (General) Manager and Site Management Team. The Financial Controller will play a crucial role in managing all financial tasks, defining and overseeing budgets, strategic initiatives, accounting processes, while contributing and improving the financial performance and the overall success of the organization. The role involves ensuring the delivery of robust financial reporting and implementing Group finance policies at the local level.

Key Responsibilities: ​

• Implement and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures by maintaining a solid and controlled internal framework.
• Produce and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Write or supervise monthly reports explaining site performance in comparison to previous years, forecasts, or budgets. ​ Regularly inform stakeholders about the financial performance, sales forecasts, and results of the site.
• Ensure all statutory requirements are met, including GPFR, SGE reporting, Income Tax, WHT, GST, FBT, and PAYG Tax. ​
• Facilitate relationships with auditors, coordinate the preparation, process, and finalisation of regular external audits and internal audits. ​
• Produce or oversee the site’s budget and prepare regular forecasts on sales, operating income and cash - reviewing monthly results and producing variance actual to budget reports. ​.
• Conduct and follow up on the budget process for all divisions within the company – assisting in drawing up plans to optimise costs and improve cash flow and validate financial calculations for operational and investment case studies.
• Support the GM in defining budgets and strategic initiatives to enhance financial performance
• Manage company cash flow and projections in line with Group policy. ​Inform the Group Finance Department of risks related to exchange rates and commodities and manage credit for the site.
• Implement and follow Data Protection Policies and legal requirements for the protection of personnel and financial information collected, stored and/or destroyed both digitally and hard copies.
• Ensure internal controls are in place for online banking systems, accounting practices, and company software for the prevention of significant financial and legal risks.​
• Coordinate ERP implementations and upgrades and develop business continuity programs and backup plans in Finance. ​ Engage in a cross-disciplinary role in information systems, including project management and ongoing improvements.
• Review and authorize financial contracts, customer credit applications, and supplier accounts. ​
• Prepare for Board of Directors and AG meetings. ​
• Manage and review insurance cover for Public and Product Liabilities, ISR, Transit, Motor Vehicle, Travel, and Work cover
• Participate in the management of financial services, including organisation, recruitment and training. Oversee the site’s accounting and administration team with internal reporting processes, statutory accounts and tax obligations.
• Participate in site management meetings.

Qualifications: ​

• Education: A formal accounting degree with membership in an accounting body such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants or CPA. ​
• Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in finance or accounting. ​
• Languages: Expert level in English. ​

Skills: ​

• Technical and functional skills in Financial Controlling. ​
• Strong analytical and financial skills. ​
• Managerial reporting experience. ​
• Excellent communication skills and professional ethics. ​
• Ability to motivate, develop, and manage a team. ​
• Strong IT skills. ​
• Strong decision-making skills regarding operational decisions and procedural changes in line with Group Policies and Procedures. ​

Performance Goals: ​

• Assist in the management and control of the company, including branches and divisions. ​
• Prepare financial accounts for internal and statutory purposes. ​
• Control the company’s financial and tax affairs, manage budget and audit processes, coordinate IT functions, and participate in safety requirements. ​
• Coordinate the Finance team, including performance reviews, training, and ensuring continuity and compliance with duties and approvals. ​

How to Apply: If you are a dedicated and experienced financial professional looking to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

• Implement and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures by maintaining a solid and controlled internal framework.
• Produce and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Write or supervise monthly reports explaining site performance in comparison to previous years, forecasts, or budgets. ​ Regularly inform stakeholders about the financial performance, sales forecasts, and results of the site.
• Ensure all statutory requirements are met, including GPFR, SGE reporting, Income Tax, WHT, GST, FBT, and PAYG Tax. ​
• Facilitate relationships with auditors, coordinate the preparation, process, and finalisation of regular external audits and internal audits. ​
• Produce or oversee the site’s budget and prepare regular forecasts on sales, operating income and cash - reviewing monthly results and producing variance actual to budget reports. ​.
• Conduct and follow up on the budget process for all divisions within the company – assisting in drawing up plans to optimise costs and improve cash flow and validate financial calculations for operational and investment case studies.
• Support the GM in defining budgets and strategic initiatives to enhance financial performance
• Manage company cash flow and projections in line with Group policy. ​Inform the Group Finance Department of risks related to exchange rates and commodities and manage credit for the site.
• Implement and follow Data Protection Policies and legal requirements for the protection of personnel and financial information collected, stored and/or destroyed both digitally and hard copies.
• Ensure internal controls are in place for online banking systems, accounting practices, and company software for the prevention of significant financial and legal risks.​
• Coordinate ERP implementations and upgrades and develop business continuity programs and backup plans in Finance. ​ Engage in a cross-disciplinary role in information systems, including project management and ongoing improvements.
• Review and authorize financial contracts, customer credit applications, and supplier accounts. ​
• Prepare for Board of Directors and AG meetings. ​
• Manage and review insurance cover for Public and Product Liabilities, ISR, Transit, Motor Vehicle, Travel, and Work cover
• Participate in the management of financial services, including organisation, recruitment and training. Oversee the site’s accounting and administration team with internal reporting processes, statutory accounts and tax obligations.
• Participate in site management meetings