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Accountant / Financial Controller

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Manufacturing Finance
Reference: CPT000295/MdW

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Employer: LRHR (Pty) Ltd t/a Lotus HR and Recruitment

Our client, an international specialist manufacturer, seeks to employ a Financial Controller, to join their progressive and expanding professional financial team. Please note that this is not a senior role but rather geared toward a candidate with 2-4 years experience that can develop into a more senior role according to the company’s succession plan. We require a candidate who has a solid combination of financial reporting, analysis and development of systems, budgets, internal control development, costing and forecasting. Please Note: Due to the urgency to fill the role, preference will be given to candidates from the Cape Town and surrounding areas.

KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

You will have completed a tertiary qualification in Finance and/or Accounting, coupled with 2-4 years experience in a similar role within the engineering and/or the manufacturing sector.
You will have a tertiary qualification in Finance, coupled with 2-4 years experience in accounting, costing, reporting and controls within the manufacturing sector – this is not negotiable.
You must be able to work independently, accurately manage and analyse financial information, and be proactive in supporting business performance through effective budgeting, cost control, financial governance, and reporting.
You will have a tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a minimum of 4–5 years’ relevant financial control or management accounting experience.
You will be responsible for financial strategy and governance, budgeting and performance monitoring, financial analysis and reporting, business partnering with operational teams, financial risk management, and ensuring alignment between management reporting and accounting records.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, budget management, cost control, and proficiency in financial and business systems is essential.
You must have a valid driver’s licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record

Due to the exceptionally high volume of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted.

Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.

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About LRHR (Pty) Ltd t/a Lotus HR and Recruitment

Lotus HR & Recruitment is a professional recruitment and HR services company, managed by the sole Director, who started her career in the Recruitment sector, in 2001. We specialise in the Technical, Engineering, Supply Chain, Petro-chem, FMCG, Manufacturing and Executive Management fields, with recent expertise gained in Finance and IT fields. Lotus HR & Recruitment is based in Somerset West, however, have a candidate and client base on a national level, working with small, medium and international clients.

We pride ourselves on efficient, effective and targeted personal service to our client base, with a solid understanding of the client’s requirements, in both skill set and in company culture dynamics, providing cost effective solutions to staffing requirements.