Financial Controller at Aurecon

Key Responsibilities:

Main tasks:

• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (IFRS)
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met.
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit with the approved external auditor.
• Prepare all supporting information for authorized groups such as UIF and SARS (VAT).
• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts.
• Manage the cash requirements and liaise with Treasury and Operations.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy.
• Manage the bookkeeping function, including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures as required to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure.
• Support and participate in Aurecon's Strategic Plan activities
• Participate as a member of the Finance Team.
• Assist the Managing Director with financial reporting as required at Regional Level Board meetings and the Annual General Meetings and provide advice to support the decision making process
• Bank signatories

Key Performance Areas:

• Accurate and timeous, complete and relevant Internal Financial Reporting
• Sound Internal Control Environment
• Good governance structures and processes
• Coordination of external Audit Process

Experience & Expertise

Aurecon Attributes:

• Engaging

• Inquisitive

• Commercial

• Resourceful

Essential skills and experience:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and internal control principles.
• Well-developed written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commercial and business awareness
• Analytical
• Managing Accounting and subsidiary Systems
• Consolidation of accounts
• 5+ years of progressive financial responsibility

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Management/ Administration

• CA (SA)

Key Relationships:

Internal/External:

• MD/Regional Director

• Head of Treasury

• Head of Tax

• Commercial Manager

• Business Support Services