Our client a Logistics and Supplychain organization is seeking to hire a Financial Controller
Responsibilities
General Accounting
- Provide finance leadership and oversee financial and accounting processes to ensure compliance with Corporate and local policies statutory requirements and IFRS. Maintain ethical standards with unyielding integrity.
- Lead the smooth implementation of the company s financial solutions and applications including SAP
- Serve as the primary contact with independent auditors and auditrelated accounting matters.
- Manage administration of accounts receivable accounts payable inventory control accounting and payroll.
- Oversee monthend close process to ensure timely closure and financial reports preparation.
Budgetary Function
- Preparation of annual budgets Profit & Loss Cash Flow & Balance Sheet.
- Analyze and report variances Propose and implement remedial action.
- Estimate the requirement of funds shortterm and longterm.
Financial Management Reporting and Cost Control Function
- Implement financial controls and develop financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk.
- Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
- Manage the companys financial reporting systems.
- Produce accurate financial reports to specific deadlines including Monthly management accounts Flash reports Working capital Board and investor Packs
- Analyze interpret and report operating results and make specific recommendations to achieve costeffectiveness and profit improvements.
- Provide gross profit reporting analyses and forecasting.
- Anticipate management needs and develop analyses in response to those needs and in support of management decisions.
Balance Sheet and Assets Management Function
- Work with operating personnel to achieve effective balance sheet and assets management.
- Oversee development and carryingout of inventory control procedures including physical stock take and audit.
- Account for and maintain proper inventory reserves for Excess Expired and Obsolete Inventory.
- Review assets register to keep track of and safeguard company assets.
Cash Flow Management & Control Function
- Daily control of elements affecting working capital.
- Oversee operational cash management and cash flow forecasting.
Audit Function
- Oversee preparation of financial accounts for auditing purposes.
- Oversee annual audits.
- Liaising with auditors to ensure that annual monitoring is carried out effectively.
- Conduct internal audits
Control Function
- Develop and implement accounting policies procedures and internal controls in support of business processes and decisions.
- Ensure all activities comply with relevant Acts legal demands ethical standards and the internal management policies.
- Review the preparation and submission of company statutory documents
Requirements
- First degree in a relevant field (Accounting/Business Management)
- A postgraduate degree or MBA is mandatory.
- Strong commercial finance experience.
- Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience including 4 years in senior leadership position.
- Previous experience as a Financial Controller in the Logistics/Supplychain/Manufacturing industry is essential.
- Strong understanding and proficient use of SAP is essential
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and balance team and individual workloads.
- Negotiation skills analytical skills and ability to multitask.
First degree in a relevant field (Accounting/Business Management) A post-graduate degree or MBA is mandatory. Strong commercial finance experience. Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience including 4 years in senior leadership position. Previous experience as a Financial Controller in the Logistics/Supply-chain/Manufacturing industry is essential. Strong understanding and proficient use of SAP is essential Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to evaluate and balance team and individual workloads. Negotiation skills, analytical skills, and ability to multitask.