Assistant Financial Controller

Reporting to the Cluster Director of Finance & Business Support, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:      

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
  
• Lead and manage the accounting department and ensure all standards are followed
  
• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements, including monthly and annual reports
  
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
  
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
  
• Ensure accurate and efficient monthly, quarterly and year-end close
  
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
  
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
  
• Continuously manage and support budget and forecast activities and assist Departmental Leaders as required
  
• Oversee the financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
  
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
  
• Analyse and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
  
• Analyse financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures; provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
  
• Follow departmental policies and procedures
  
• Follow all safety policies
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

• Senior Leadership experience in accepted accounting practices and principles required
  
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications and relevant computer applications required
  
• University/College degree in a related discipline required
  
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
  
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
  
• Highly responsible & reliable with exceptional attention to detail
  
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
  
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
  

Reporting to the Cluster Director of Finance & Business Support, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:      

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
  
• Lead and manage the accounting department and ensure all standards are followed
  
• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements, including monthly and annual reports
  
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
  
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
  
• Ensure accurate and efficient monthly, quarterly and year-end close
  
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
  
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
  
• Continuously manage and support budget and forecast activities and assist Departmental Leaders as required
  
• Oversee the financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
  
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
  
• Analyse and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
  
• Analyse financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures; provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
  
• Follow departmental policies and procedures
  
• Follow all safety policies
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

• Senior Leadership experience in accepted accounting practices and principles required
  
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications and relevant computer applications required
  
• University/College degree in a related discipline required
  
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
  
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
  
• Highly responsible & reliable with exceptional attention to detail
  
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
  
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times