Financial Controller at Salt South Africa

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Functions:

• Conduct bank reconciliations.
• Manage invoicing and debtor management.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Handle stock and costing for a range of clients.

Client Assistance and Business Consulting:

• Provide accounting support and advice to clients and their accountants.
• Assist with accounting issues and operational support.
• Train clients on accounting, HR basics, and project management.

Office Management:

• Oversee daily office operations.

Assistant to the Owner:

• Provide direct support to the business owner.

Basic HR Functions:

• Manage leave records, attendance, and timesheets.

Requirements:

• Completed SAIPA articles with at least 2 years post-article experience.
• Hands-on working experience in a similar role, with a balance of record-keeping and higher-level accounting tasks.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting ERP systems.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Willingness to travel as part of the role.

Essential Skill-Set:

Candidates should be proficient in at least 95% of the following:

• Financial record keeping and transaction posting.
• General ledger and trial balance management.
• Bank, accounts payable, and accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Invoicing, billing, and accounts management.
• Financial reporting, including preparing balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Budget and forecast preparation.
• Tax preparation and compliance.
• Expense tracking and reporting.
• Financial data analysis and insights.
• Adherence to financial regulations and standards.