Our client, a global leading investment platform for the energy sector, situated in City Bowl, is currently seeking a Financial Controller/Manager to join their finance team permanently.Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee all finance functions of the business including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.Identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement across the organization.Project accounting.Manage and comply with reporting requirements and tax filings.Research technical accounting issues for compliance for our global accounting requirements.Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.Collaborate with project directors, commercial director and CEO to ensure overall financial health of the business and projects.Advise the commercial director and project directors on cost and revenue management strategies, including close management and ownership of project budgets.Monthly, quarterly and annual submission of management finance reports covering all projects and group entities, submitted in a timely manner.Manage AR and AP team and conduct financial analysis to provide insights and recommendations for key business decisions.Oversee annual budgeting and support project directors in preparing budgets and forecasts.Coordinate and direct the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts and report variances.Manage accounting operations and ensure compliance with reporting and tax requirements.Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.Manage cash flow and financial risk.
Skills and Qualifications: Minimum qualification of a BCom in accounting, finance, or relevant field.Completed SAICA articles preferable.ACMA, CGMA, or similar qualification, is advantageous.3 5 years experience in a similar role.
Proven working experience as a Financial Controller / Financial Manager.Experience in the events/services industry is highly advantageous.The applicant must have experience with a group financial structure.Minimal travel required (once every 3 months for 2 7 days).