Senior Finance Controller

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage core accounting functions, including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements and reports to senior management.
• Supplier procurement and creditor reconciliation authorizations.
• Manage the vessel payments.
• Manage the port disbursement accounts.
• Reconcile individual files to validate amounts in the ledger.
• Monthly reconciliations and reporting.
• Tax and VAT submissions.
• Manage and ensure all audit requirements are met on time and with accuracy.
• Stay informed on local industry trends and regulatory changes, ensuring the company's financial practices remain compliant.
• Forecast quarterly balance sheets, income statements and cash flows.
• Assist and support the Finance Director with the month end, budgeting and financial year end processes.
• Assist with the preparation of the accounting and tax packs at year end.
• Assist the Finance Dept with adhoc assignments for example, performing internal control procedures for inventory and assets, etc.

• Matric (grade 12).
• Completed Accounting Degree.
• Completed Articles.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial role.
• Computer literate (Excel and MS Word).
• Knowledge of any accounting system is a requirement i.e., Acc Pac, Pastel, etc.
• Ability to interpret balance sheets, income statements and cash flows.
• Sound knowledge of tax principles and regulations.
• Sound knowledge of the characteristics of internal control.