Our client is looking for a passionate, diligent, and self-driven person to manage the accounting operations of 4 companies, as well as supervising and training the staff responsible. The ideal candidate for the Financial Controller position must be bright, attentive, and efficient with self-assurance and the ability to complete work skilfully. The Financial Controller must deliver precise information under strict deadlines.       Duties include: Overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of the company and its subsidiaries Managing billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Asset control and revenue recognition Managing all admin duties including office admin Managing and mentoring junior personnel in the accounting department Maintaining a system of control over all daily transactions Preparing the management reports for Group companies monthly and reporting on this in the monthly Finance meeting Ensuring excellent Finance reporting quality for all Group companies Preparing all monthly GP reconciliations and questioning any discrepancies Preparing all monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documents keeping to strict deadlines allocated Preparing mid-month projections to be presented to management monthly Analysing and controlling revenue imports and questioning all variances, while ensuring prompt collection of accounts receivable Analysing and controlling expenses ensuring expenses align to budgets, while ensuring all payments are made timeously with the appropriate approval Ensuring that daily processing is kept up to date to ensure that weekly recons are communicated in a timeous manner Processing payroll Reconciling fixed assets Assisting Head of Finance with audit and budgets Annual Employment equity report Weekly resource productivity report Seta report Driving usage of internal ERP system and assisting with internal processes to ensure a smooth handover of items between different departments Assisting the Head of Finance with external reviews to ensure correct & accurate year end financials within budget   Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting 2 years of accounting experience, which includes at least 1 year of team management Thorough knowledge of accountancy Superior verbal and written communication skills Ability to problem solve High attention to detail Willing to travel   Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting 2 years of accounting experience, which includes at least 1 year of team management Thorough knowledge of accountancy Superior verbal and written communication skills Ability to problem solve High attention to detail Willing to travel