Finance/Location Controller

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Unique Personnel are currently seeking candidates for their open Finance/Location Controller position in Cape Town, Western Cape through Go Job Search. Are you an experienced candidate looking to take up a Finance/Location Controller role such as with an industry leading company like Unique Personnel?

Job Number 68837 Job Type Permanent Job Title Finance/Location Controller Computer Skills JD Edwards,MS Office suite Industry Manufacturing City Cape Town Province Western Cape Job Description Job Purpose: The Finance Controller role is required to ensure that effective financial and internal controls are in place. To provide business advice and guidance to the Business Unit Manager, Operations Manager and site management team, which will assist in the achievement of the site, business unit and division strategic and operational goals. This role provides advice and guidance within the general Finance team; it also provides direction and guidance on financial planning and budgeting to the Leadership Team at the location. This job role provides a high level of input and influence in setting, managing and controlling budgets for the location as well as guidance in the general running of the business. At the corporate level this role will provide timely and accurate information as well as being involved in group projects as required.Job Responsibilities: Provides information to the Operations Manager, Division Controller and Business Unit Manager to ensure effective financial planning, budgeting and forecasting of the location. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results including financial statements, forecasts, mid- year reviews, budgeting and cost centre reporting Ensure location assets are safeguarded and have adequate processes in place to support proper financial reporting.Process and monitor all capital expenditure justifications and submission for the location. Ensure all internal controls ie SOX are in place, maintained and upgraded as necessary. Act at a business partner to the Operations Manager, Business Unit Manager and location management by providing input and information to support the efficient management of the location.Ensure implementation and compliance to all established policies and procedures within the company.Ensure accounting practises are carried out in accordance with current US GAAP standards. Provide support to WIN Strategy initiatives and support and improve lean methodology within the Finance departmentAssist on special projects as required for both finance team and generally to support improved financial performance of the location. Preparation and analytical review of monthly management reports and financial accounts. Responsible for ensuring that all company financial policies are applied.Implementing Lean Accounting philosophiesSpecific EHSE Accountabilities:The overall implementation and expedition of the Environmental, Health, and Safety Policy within their areas of operation. Identifying and providing adequate resources to meet Divisional and site health and safety responsibilities at the locations; giving particular regard to the provision of safety equipment and first aid facilities. Giving direction to employees on the effective implementation of health and safety procedures and programs.Setting and agreeing relevant environmental, health and safety targets and objectives with their managers and employees that are consistent with the managers overall roles and responsibilities within the operation. Ensuring areas of operation work with, and support, Division’s and location’s Environmental, Health and Safety Managers in establishing and maintaining the effective implementation of all policies, procedures, programs and documentation. Reviewing health and safety performance within area of operation and initiating both proactive and corrective actions to ensure agreed standards are met or exceeded. Communicating at all levels to ensure that consistent standards of health and safety are implemented across Division and Location. Ensuring personal knowledge of the broad aims of this policy and the local/national legislative requirements that place duties upon them.

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