About the position
Our client, a high-end Wine Estate located in the heart of Franschhoek, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Controller/ Senior Accountant to join their Finance team.
The successful candidate will work closely with all departments across the estate, requiring excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement the finance strategy across all departments, ensuring alignment with the estate's overall business goals.
- Develop, monitor, and control budgets, providing regular reports and analysis to the CFO and other stakeholders.
- Analyse and control costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Assist in capital allocation decisions and manage the estate's assets to maximize returns and ensure proper maintenance.
- Manage the estate's cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs.
- Oversee and manage all accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Perform regular reconciliations of all estate bank statements and credit card transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Assist in the management of financial risk and compliance, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, including SARS.
- Manage and control all tax-related matters, ensuring compliance with local tax laws and regulations.
- Prepare for and coordinate all external audits, ensuring all financial records and documentation are accurate and readily available.
- Oversee financial administration and systems, and manage ad hoc projects as required to support the estate's financial objectives.
- Manage all day-to-day finance operations, working closely with the finance team and CFO to ensure smooth and efficient financial management.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or a professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA) is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 5 years in a senior financial accounting role.
- Experience in the wine industry or a similar high-end consumer goods sector is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
- Leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a finance team.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities.
Desired Skills:
- Financial Controller
- Senior Accountant
- Wine
- Finance
- Accounting
- Franschhoek
- Stellenbosch
