Job Title: Senior Finance Controller
Company:Tower Group
Job description: Job Summary
- 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 vessel files to validate amounts in the ledger
- Monthly reconciliations and reporting
- Tax and Vat submissions
- Manage all audit requirements and 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.
Requirements:
- Matric (grade 12)
- Completed Accounting Diploma or Degree
- Min 5 years of industry experience
- Min 5 years in a managerial role
- Computer literate (Excel and MS Word)
- Knowledge of any accounting system is a requirement ie, AccPac, 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,
- Visible initiative and drive together with flexibility are key attributes required,
- The ability to work independently under pressure according to tight deadlines is imperative,
- Further critical attributes include a meticulous approach, attention to detail and a high level of conscientiousness,
- Available to work flexible hours
- Drivers licence (Code 08)
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Expected salary: R8000 per month
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Job date: Sun, 22 Dec 2024 23:35:52 GMT
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