Internal Job Title: Financial ControllerBusiness: Lucy Electric South Africa Location: Honeydew, Roodepoort, South AfricaJob Reference No: 3326Job PurposeResponsible for the financial activities of Lucy Electric South Africa. Key Accountabilities:•Analyse and review monthly results.•Perform variance analysis against current and prior year monthly results.•Provide support and strategic input to management.•Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement•Prepare monthly management reports•Responsibility for Financial Control and record keeping•Development of financial control systems and procedures•Responsibility for all areas of the year-end audit•Manage relationship with local auditors •Ensure integrity of inventory•Preparation of quarterly profit, balance sheet and cash flow forecast •Preparation of annual budget and co-ordination of management plan•Provide an input into Lucy Electric's medium-term strategic plan•Responsibility for funding and cash flow management •Analyse and review forecast and budget results•Perform variance analysis against budget (forecast) and prior year results4. Treasury•Responsibility for foreign currency conversion (working with Group Treasury department)•Responsibility for customer credit limits and cash collections •Manage local banking relationships 5. Tax•Compliance with local tax regulations•Responsibility for both direct and in-direct taxes •Manage the relationship with local tax specialist•Liaison with Group Tax department6. Business Partnering•Provide financial information and advice to support decision making by the CEO and local management•Develop financial and operating management information•Support for sales tendering and perform financial reviews of key tender and contract terms and conditions•Supporting business initiatives (e.g. outsourcing, cost control and reduction)•Fixed asset investment appraisal•Network with local management to improve information for decision making•Support external relationships with key stakeholders7. Development of Business Systems•Represent Finance in the development of Microsoft D365•Support the development of best practice and performance metrics8. Management of Finance department•Day to day staff managementDimensionsTo undertake business travel abroad or within Southern Africa as and when required. Secondary Activities Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required/instructed in order to maintain and/or improve the efficiency, quality and service provided.Experience Knowledge & Skills5 years’ accounting experience within a commercial and manufacturing business. Strategic thinkingStrong communication skills with the ability to communicate financial data to non-financial employeesAble to produce management reports with the ability to present the results in meetingsExtensive experience in analysing data for decision making purposes and able to communicate the findings for all levelsAbility to prioritise workload effectivelyAbility to document business proceduresStrong working knowledge of Excel and financial modellingExcellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skillsAttention to accuracy and detail requiredAbility to influence and persuadeKnowledge of the electrical supply industryKnowledgeand use of Microsoft D365Sound IFRS knowledge.InspiresCharismatic Leader able to influence others at all levels of the organization.Leads by example and inspires our people to do the right thing.Articulates a clear vision for the future.Empowers and trusts our people to come up with the right solutions.Cooperates and works across the organisation to deliver the business resultsEncourages challenge to foster new ideas and ways of doing thingsGets things done and makes it easy for others to do the sameBuilds authentic, effective working relationshipsIntegrityValues our culture and actively encourages sharing different points of viewIs true to themselves and their own values, beliefs and convictions – takes time to grow continuouslyTransparencyCommunicates with clarityOpenly encourages debate to achieve the best outcomesOpen to giving and receiving feedback; identifies, coaches and develops future talentOther Requirements:Excellent verbal and written English language skillsFull driving licence Does this sound interesting? We would love to hear from you. Our application process in quick and easy. Apply today!#J-18808-Ljbffr