Part-time Senior Financial Controller

In brief

**Overview** This is a critical part-time Senior Financial Controller position, reporting directly to the CEO of an established industrial supplier to the automotive and mining sectors. The role focuses on driving financial stability, internal control, and system efficiency. The successful candidate will work as an Independent Contractor for 24 hours per week, in-office Monday to Thursday, from 09:00 to 15:00. **What you will do** * Take full ownership of the day-to-day finance. * Mitigate operational risk. * Streamline internal processes. * Maintain strict oversight of accounts receivable and payable functions, systematically managing debtors and creditors to protect cash flow. * Prepare accurate profit and loss statements, monthly management accounts, and periodic bank reconciliations to give executive leadership complete clarity on financial health. * Evaluate, simplify, and implement robust financial checks and balances, optimizing workflows across all transactions. * Monitor tax compliance VAT input/output and proactively identify, highlight, and mitigate financial and operational risks across the business. * Initiate targeted cost-saving strategies, scrutinize operational expenses, and drive commercial value across business operations. * Travel to the head office in Johannesburg once a quarter to oversee stock take. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Qualified Accountant (e.g., BCom Accounting or relevant financial qualification) OR a minimum of 15 years’ hands-on, progressive accounting experience. * Solid understanding of South African tax compliance, including input and output VAT calculations and SARS e-Filing processes. * Proven track record in managing complete general ledger, ledger reconciliations, and management accounts preparation. * Strong commercial acumen within supply chain, industrial, or technical goods environments. * A calm, practical, and highly collaborative environment supporting an entrepreneurial Chief Executive Officer. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including financial modeling, vlookups, and pivot tables. * Proficiency in South African cloud or desktop accounting software (e.g., Sage Pastel / ERP system). * SARS e-Filing system proficiency. **Who should apply** This role is ideal for a calm, practical, and highly collaborative individual who can support an entrepreneurial CEO. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/part-time-senior-financial-controller-recruitmymom Source: myjobmag

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• Microsoft Excel
• Sage / Pastel

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