Controller I

Position Summary

The Finance Controller role is required to ensure that effective financial and internal controls are in place at the Cape Town location.

To provide business advice and guidance to the BUM, 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

Responsibilities

_Principle Activities_
- _ Provides information to the Operations Manager, Division Controller and BUM (IAM) 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, BUM (IAM) 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 Parker _
- _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 department._
- _ Assist 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 Parker financial policies are applied_
- _ Implementing Lean Accounting philosophies_
- _ Working with the Leadership and Operations Teams to ensure timely management and control of budgeting and forecasting for the location. This will include working to strict corporate reporting deadlines._

_ Specific 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, Divison'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._

Qualifications

_Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required_
- _ Qualified to degree level in a business or finance qualification as well as professional gualification ie CIMA/ACCA etc._
- _ Proven experience of cost accounting within a manufacturing environment to defined procedures, rules and policies._
- _ Knowledge and understanding of US GAAP, SOX, IFRS, etc._
- _ Previous experience of audit processes desirable_
- _ Strong working knowledge of systems used within the finance team i.e. JD Edwards, MS Office etc._
- _ Strong communication and interpersonal skills to include the ability to influence and persuade at all levels within the organisation; build trust and confidnce; and establsih credibility_
- _ Previous experience of managing a team is preferred_
- _ Strong commercial focus_
- _ Strong analytical and problem solving skills_
- _ Self motivated, able to work on own initiative either alon or as part of a team working to s

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