Plant Controller

Job Responsibilities: Preparation of yearly profit plan and monthly rolling forecasts. Present to Management. Month-end processing and variance analysis. Report the performance to Management.Review and approve journals and month-end Balance sheet reconciliations.Responsible for Capex planning and investment applications. Present to Management for approval.Track and confirm volumes on a weekly basis. Update outlook for next rolling forecast.Align with Plant & Head Office Commercial on customer topics.Supervise the Finance Team: Accountant, Local & Foreign CreditorsComplete AIS claims and attend to audits.Attend to and coordinate Internal and External Financial audits.Review and approve Purchase Requisitions.Attend to Debtor financing with the bank and day to day banking. Review and release payments.Forex planning & Cash flow management.Assist with BBBEE and verification audits. Supply information to the BBBEE Champion.Align with the Logistics Team on airfreight and other special freight impacts.APDP2 and C2s. Review and sign off quarterly SMD and imports declarations.Attend shop floor meetings and discuss urgent topics with other Departments.Ensure that Internal Controls and procedures are maintained and in line with Compliance.Job Requirements: Degree in Financial Accounting/Auditing; or equivalent. Completed articles.Minimum 6 years experience as a Controller in an Automotive environment.Sound IFRS and SA GAAP knowledge as well as financial policies and procedures.SAP experience will be an advantage.Good Excel skills.Good presenting and interpersonal & communication skills.