Description:
AUTOMOTIVE
Position Title: Senior Finance Controller
Department: Finance
Location: Durban
Reporting to: Country Finance Manager
Job Purpose
To lead and manage the full financial control function for the South African entities. This role ensures accurate, timeous financial reporting and analysis to enable informed business decisions. Key focus areas include Costing, Internal Controls, Continuous Improvement, CAPEX & Tooling Management, Plant Controlling, and Financial Reporting.
Qualifications
BCom Accounting degree CIMA qualification (required)
Experience
Minimum 10 years in Financial Controlling within a manufacturing environment Minimum 3 years in a leadership/senior role Automotive industry experience is advantageous Continuous Improvement Financial review and tracking of CI projects in WAVE system Measure verification and savings tracking Identify and recommend process improvements Internal Control Ensure compliance with GCF, DoA, and internal policies Submit monthly control checks and maintain risk register CAPEX, Tooling & Fixed Assets Track and report CAPEX & Tooling against budgets Perform asset verifications, impairment reviews, and useful life analysis Prepare business cases for new investments Plant & Country Controlling Oversee stock takes, cycle count variances, and stock valuation Lead budget and forecast preparation (weekly, monthly, annual) Manage expenses, review AP reconciliations and payrolls General ledger journal preparation and reconciliations Financial Reporting Prepare internal/external reports Support plant management with financial insights Ensure IFRS compliance and Onestream reporting Audits & Year-End Plan and support internal/external audits Complete audit packs and resolve audit findings Assist with BBBEE audit preparations Statutory Returns & Taxes Prepare government incentive applications and tax returns Support AFS reviews and BBBEE reports Insurance Prepare declarations and file claims General Support Sales reporting Support on WCA, PAYE, VAT, and
18 Jul 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za