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Senior Financial Controller

First Group Management (Pty) Ltd
Durban Full-day Full-time

Description:

Job Advert: Senior Financial Controller - Remote Working Position with First Group

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Financial Controller to contribute to a dynamic and growing organization. If you meet the above criteria and are excited about the role, apply today to join the First Group team!

Purpose of the Position:
The Senior Financial Controller will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting functions for 13 entities and supervising a team of staff.

Requirements:

  • O B Com Accounting Or Similar Qualification
  • O Advanced Excel Skills
  • O SAICA Accredited Articles
  • O Caseware Working Papers Experience
  • Advantageous - Familiarity With Accpac / Weconnectu
  • Advantageous - Knowledge Of Accounting And Taxation Principles For Sectional Title Schemes
  • Advantageous & Home/Owners Assoc Schemes

Key Performance Areas:

  • Accounting and Financial Reporting: Oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities.
  • Team Management & Mentoring: Lead and mentor the accounting team.
  • Financial Pack Preparation: Prepare monthly and annual financial packs for review.
  • Audit Support: Prepare annual audit packs and income tax schedules; liaise with auditors to assist in completing year-end audits.
  • Financial Statements: Draft Annual Financial Statements using Caseware.
  • Monthly Reports: Prepare monthly financial reports for presentation to the Board of Directors and Trustees.
  • Budgeting and Long-Term Planning: Prepare and maintain annual budgets, 10-year maintenance plans, and 5-year replacement plans.
  • General Ledger Management: Manage the General Ledger, including accruals, provisions, inter-group reconciliations for loan accounts, and debtors/creditors.
  • Business and Financial Support: Provide support to departmental managers, Property Regional, and General Managers.
  • SOPs and Documentation: Assist in drafting standard operating procedures and documenting process flows within the accounting department.
  • Statutory Reporting: Prepare and submit statutory reports.
  • Asset & Stock Management: Maintain fixed asset registers and stock schedules.
  • System Reconciliation: Ensure accurate reconciliation of subsystems to the accounting system.
  • Adhoc Tasks: Handle additional tasks as required.

Competencies Required:

  • Teamwork: Ability to work well within a team.
  • Accountability: High level of responsibility and ownership.
  • Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and detail.
  • Decision Making & Problem Solving: Capability to make decisions and solve problems effectively.
  • Communication: Ability to communicate at all levels.
  • Accurate Reporting: Strong reporting skills with a focus on accuracy.
  • Accounting and Financial Reporting: Oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities.
  • Team Management & Mentoring: Lead and mentor the accounting team.
  • Financial Pack Preparation: Prepare monthly and annual financial packs for review.
  • Audit Support: Prepare annual audit packs and income tax schedules; liaise with auditors to assist in completing year-end audits.
  • Financial Statements: Draft Annual Financial Statements using Caseware.
  • Monthly Reports: Prepare monthly financial reports for presentation to the Board of Directors and Trustees.
  • Budgeting and Long-Term Planning: Prepare and maintain annual budgets, 10-year maintenance plans, and 5-year replacement plans.
  • General Ledger Management: Manage the General Ledger, including accruals, provisions, inter-group reconciliations for loan accounts, and debtors/creditors.
  • Business and Financial Support: Provide support to departmental managers, Property Regional, and General Managers.
  • SOPs and Documentation: Assist in drafting standard operating procedures and documenting process flows within the accounting department.
  • Statutory Reporting: Prepare and submit statutory reports.
  • Asset & Stock Management: Maintain fixed asset registers and stock schedules.
  • System Reconciliation: Ensure accurate reconciliation of subsystems to the accounting system.
  • Adhoc Tasks: Handle additional tasks as required.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work well within a team.
  • Accountability: High level of responsibility and ownership.
  • Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and detail.
  • Decision Making & Problem Solving: Capability to make decisions and solve problems effectively.
  • Communication: Ability to communicate at all levels.
  • Accurate Reporting: Strong reporting skills with a focus on accuracy.

Key Performance Areas:

  • Accounting and Financial Reporting: Oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities.
  • Team Management & Mentoring: Lead and mentor the accounting team.
  • Financial Pack Preparation: Prepare monthly and annual financial packs for review.
  • Audit Support: Prepare annual audit packs and income tax schedules; liaise with auditors to assist in completing year-end audits.
  • Financial Statements: Draft Annual Financial Statements using Caseware.
  • Monthly Reports: Prepare monthly financial reports for presentation to the Board of Directors and Trustees.
  • Budgeting and Long-Term Planning: Prepare and maintain annual budgets, 10-year maintenance plans, and 5-year replacement plans.
  • General Ledger Management: Manage the General Ledger, including accruals, provisions, inter-group reconciliations for loan accounts, and debtors/creditors.
  • Business and Financial Support: Provide support to departmental managers, Property Regional, and General Managers.
  • SOPs and Documentation: Assist in drafting standard operating procedures and documenting process flows within the accounting department.
  • Statutory Reporting: Prepare and submit statutory reports.
  • Asset & Stock Management: Maintain fixed asset registers and stock schedules.
  • System Reconciliation: Ensure accurate reconciliation of subsystems to the accounting system.
  • Adhoc Tasks: Handle additional tasks as required.

Competencies Required:

  • Teamwork: Ability to work well within a team.
  • Accountability: High level of responsibility and ownership.
  • Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and detail.
  • Decision Making & Problem Solving: Capability to make decisions and solve problems effectively.
  • Communication: Ability to communicate at all levels.
  • Accurate Reporting: Strong reporting skills with a focus on accuracy.
07 Apr 2025;   from: careers24.com

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