Business Unit Contoller

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Business Unit Controller

Uitenhage Eastern Cape

As part of the Finance team within this automotive manufacturing concern, the successful candidate will be co-ordinating/reporting and controlling Manpower cost, Overheads and Capital Expenditure whilst ensuring adherence to company targets, policies and control regulations. This includes reporting to various divisions and Finance review meetings. In addition the incumbent will be responsible for variance analysis, forecasting and the Budgets. Additionally they will also be responsible for financial evaluations for cost saving ideas. This individual will also be responsible for the planning round process for the relevant division

Duties

• Controlling the Overheads and Manpower cost and reporting result for actuals (month & YTD) and full year forecast
• Calculate the Controllables for the Planning Round and Budget.
• Proactively liaise with various stakeholders regarding non-performance so as to facilitate reporting and corrective measures.
• Evaluate divisional forecast.
• Timeous monthly reporting of Manufacturing cost for the Finance review meetings.
• Fulfil the month-end financial and accounting requirements.
• Timeous journal postings in SAP for month-end closure.
• Analyse and monitor all cost on an 80/20 basis to identify and control cost drivers.
• Financial evaluation of general investment requirements
• Reconciliation of provision accounts.
• Ensure correct accounting of all transactions and re-imbursements.
• Ad-hoc financial studies.

Qualification requirements

Have a B Com Degree ( Accounting III)/National Diploma in Cost Management Accounting or equivalent qualification

Experience needed

• Have 3-5 years financial experience preferably in the Automotive industry
• Have experience in a cost accounting environment and methods
• Have experience in financial analysis techniques
• A good understanding of the exchange rate impact on our business

Essentials

• Advance computer literacy ( MS Ecel, SAP, MS Power Point, Think-cell, Essbase and Poert BI)
• Excellent communication skills
• Be assertive
• Analytical skills with systems orientation
• Be disciplined and able to perform under pressure
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently