Financial Controller – Mining & Logistics

Description:

Job Purpose

The Financial Controller will be responsible for preparing, analyzing and controlling the financial results of the various local and international entities. Prepare and check internal reports on a monthly / annual basis. Preparing budgets/outlooks. Maintaining balance sheet- and permanent files. Identify trends in financial performance and providing recommendations for improvement

Summary of Key Responsibilities: 

• Managing the timeliness and quality of reporting
• Ensuring reliability and integrity of the accounting information
• Take ownership of the balance sheet, P&L
• Be responsible for all statutory matters (monthly VAT return/ Corporate tax/PAYE/etc.) point of contact with tax authorities
• Ensure timely monthly Finance reporting
• Oversee in depth cost analysis
• Guaranteeing reporting quality consistency
• Setting up Manual of Procedures, Identify key risks & propose mitigation controls to minimize exposure
• Coordinating with other members of the Group finance team as well as working closely with the individual companies finance teams to review financial information and forecasts
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance.
• Ensure close follow of account receivables
• Implement and monitor internal controls related to payroll to prevent errors and fraud
• Reviewing operational data and maintaining data accuracy and integrity
• Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
• Oversee payroll processing and related controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements
• Preventing errors by setting up internal control systems and adopting proper policies for financial reporting

Required Skills and Competencies 

• Excellent Communications Skills – Fluent written and spoken English
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel and financial software applications
• Excellent People and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent Analytical & communication skills (written and spoken English)
• Attentive to detail
• Proactive, Flexible, Strategic thinking
• Excellent time management and organizational ability

Primary Areas of Accountability: