Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Zutari
- Location
- South Africa
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 27 May 2022
- Closes
- 26 Jun 2022
- Ref
- Req15110
- Job role
- Financial controller
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.
We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.
What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.
We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Financial Controller to join our Finance leadership team and improve our organization's financial reporting and compliance, and direct our statutory accounting operations. This position is suited to a commercially astute professional and will be based in either Pretoria or Johannesburg.
The Financial Controller will manage our accounting records and evaluate and manage our risk while ensuring compliance with regulations. He/She will publish financial statements in different jurisdictions (Africa & Middle East), overseeing accounting operations while ensuring accuracy of financial information and also inspiring our finance teams through their leadership.
Role responsibilities
Role requirements
Skills and characteristics
Strategic planning and exceptional numerical proficiency as a Financial Controller will aid our organization in maintaining compliance and financial proficiency, formulating sound financial strategies, implementing strong internal controls, achieving organizational targets and developing financial plans that support our organizational strategy. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and reporting skills with a solutionist approach to problem solving.
We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.
We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.
What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.
We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Financial Controller to join our Finance leadership team and improve our organization's financial reporting and compliance, and direct our statutory accounting operations. This position is suited to a commercially astute professional and will be based in either Pretoria or Johannesburg.
The Financial Controller will manage our accounting records and evaluate and manage our risk while ensuring compliance with regulations. He/She will publish financial statements in different jurisdictions (Africa & Middle East), overseeing accounting operations while ensuring accuracy of financial information and also inspiring our finance teams through their leadership.
Role responsibilities
- Analysis of financial data and preparation of financial reporting and statements, improving overall efficiency and effectiveness on IFRS;
- Maintain and monitor internal controls, recommending enhancements;
- Manage financial transactions and create innovative accounting functions and processes;
- Manage accounts payables, accounts receivables and payroll functions and people;
- Performing basic analysis of accounts and accruals and preparing journal entries with documentation for all transactions
- Evaluate and manage risk and compliance for Africa and Middle East entities; and
- Co-ordinate audit planning and processes.
Role requirements
- Registered with professional body [CA, ACA, CA (SA)]; and
- Completed articles and 6+ years professional experience in the auditing / consulting / engineering / services industries.
Skills and characteristics
- Experience in preparing annual finance statements including consolidations;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence outcomes;
- Inspirational leadership and people developer qualities;
- Sound knowledge of accounting principles, standards and fundamentals;
- Compliance oriented (taxes, auditing, Company Acts etc);
- Experienced in foreign currency translation and reporting;
- Proficiency in accounting software; and
- Strong organisational and project management experience.
Strategic planning and exceptional numerical proficiency as a Financial Controller will aid our organization in maintaining compliance and financial proficiency, formulating sound financial strategies, implementing strong internal controls, achieving organizational targets and developing financial plans that support our organizational strategy. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and reporting skills with a solutionist approach to problem solving.
We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.