Finance Controller
Location :
South Africa
Job Type :
Permanent
Hours :
Full Time
Required Years of Experience :
3
Travel :
No
Relocation :
No
Job Industry :
Medical Devices
Job Category :
Finance & Accounting
Job Description :
A leading medical devices company is looking for a Financial Controller to join their team in South Africa.
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversee all company accounts and investments
- Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts
- Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
- Supervise and manage financial department staff, including accountants and financial assistants
- Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback
- Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing
- Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
- Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation
- Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
- Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports
- Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities
- Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
- Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations
- Report to the CFO with timely and accurate financial information
- Assist the CFO in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members
Required Qualifications :
To be successful you will need to meet the following criteria:
- Only candidates based in South Africa will be considered
- Bachelor's degree or master's degree in accounting, economics or finance
- 3+ years of proven experience in similar role
- Experience in Medical Devices companies is an advantage
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of data privacy standards
***Please note that suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 days. If you are not contacted by us, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion***