Finance Controller - Cape Town, South Africa - Boxer Superstores

Boxer Superstores

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Cape Town, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Job Advert Summary:

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA or CMA preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance controller or similar role.
Proficiency in SAP Finance.
Strong understanding and management of financial risk and compliance.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and macros.
Demonstrated financial analysis problemsolving skills.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information.
Strong mathematical and accounting skills, with attention to detail.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Compile reports from internal staff on a weekly basis, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Analyse and report on financial data, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
Ensure the accuracy of financial reports, implementing rigorous checks and balances.
Present weekly profit and loss statements against budget targets, highlighting key variances and trends.
Liaise with head office finance teams to ensure the accuracy of monthly profit and loss statements.
Manage general ledger postings to ensure completeness and accuracy, maintaining compliance with accounting standards.
Forecast against budget targets on a weekly basis, incorporating various factors and adjusting strategies as needed.
Lead staff management initiatives, providing guidance and support to the finance team.
Manage consumable expenses, optimizing costs while maintaining quality and efficiency.