Financial Controller

SUMMARY:
La Mercy - A leading global company in the retail marketing sector, is seeking a proficient Financial Controller.

This role involves maintaining and managing all finance and accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting Operations: Oversee billing, A/R, A/P, GL, reconciliations, cost accounting, and revenue recognition processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare timely monthly management accounts with comprehensive analysis, highlighting key trends and variances.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop accurate budgets and forecasts, monitor performance, and provide insightful variance analysis.
• Regulatory Compliance: Coordinate regulatory reporting, ensuring adherence to local government requirements and tax filings.
• Technical Accounting: Research and resolve complex accounting issues, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations (IFRS).
• Financial Close: Lead month-end and year-end close processes including assisting with the preparation of the annual financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Internal Controls: Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial transactions and reporting, mitigating risk and ensuring data integrity.
• Cash Flow Management: Manage working capital, prepare cash flow projections, and optimize cash flow to support operational needs.
• Process Improvement: Design and document efficient business processes and accounting policies, driving continuous improvement.
• Audit Support: Assist with the preparation of the annual audit file, ensuring a smooth and efficient audit process, liaise with the auditors and manage the audit process.
• Costing & Pricing: Support costing and pricing exercises, providing accurate financial data to inform decision-making.
• Additional Support: Prepare monthly journals, assist with cost-saving initiatives, contribute to B-BBEE compliance efforts and other tasks as they may arise.

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, ideally with a concentration in finance or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in a role requiring quantitative analysis, financial modeling, or economic forecasting
• 1- 3 years in a data analysis or data science role with exposure to financial or business data
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Sage X3 or Sap
• Experience within a manufacturing industry is preferable
• Understanding of IFRS and South African tax and regulatory environment
• Strong computer skills, including Sage or SAP and Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate to advanced Excel skills).
• Proficient in using Google Sheets
• Experience in developing and implementing business intelligence or analytics solutions preferable
• Transferable skills to a finance role and strong numerical acumen
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
• Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all financial tasks
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement efficient systems and processes, driving operational effectiveness
• A natural inquisitiveness and passion for learning, staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.