Financial Controller (Mid)

Introduction Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations

We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people, communities and businesses. Visit us at www.momentummetropolitan.co.za

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Role Purpose Responsible for delivering effective internal financial control support, managing risks, ensuring the accuracy of financial information, and aiding overall financial control operations

Requirements Backward-looking requirements

Qualification(s)
Formal qualifications
Importance
Degree or Diploma in Financial Management or Accounting or related qualification
Essential
Grade 12 or equivalent
Essential
On-the-job training / qualifications
Importance
Specific licensing or registration
Importance

The following knowledge requirements were found to be relevant to this job:

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  Understanding of internal finance processes and controls

The following skills requirements were found to be relevant to this job:

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  Ability to work independently and in a team

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  Attention to detail

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  Analytical skills

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  Decision maker

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  Fundamentals of accounting

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  Administration skills

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  Report writing skills

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  Critical thinking

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  Communication skills

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  Problem-solving skills

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  Stress tolerance

The following experience requirements were found to be relevant to this job:

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  3-5 years financial control or financial accounting related experience (essential)

Duties & Responsibilities INTERNAL PROCESS

• Establish and maintain relentless adherence to sound financial internal control policies, procedures and processes.
• Conduct all general accounting duties done in line with accounting principles and within the agreed
• Contain costs within budget parameters and ensure implementation of appropriate financial
• Contribute to monthly reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts and identify reasons for variances, in preparation for financial reporting.
• Compare inflows/outflows to experience and identify reasons for variances, to provide financial insights in
• Assist with compiling reports and analyzing variances, by providing accurate financial
• Assist in identifying and reconciling discrepancies and problems in reports, to contribute to accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting that creates business value.
• Contribute to the audit process and resolve any audit queries within set
• Process monthly journals promptly and ensure they are captured accurately.
• Investigate and resolve any financial

CLIENT

• Effective and consistent service delivery and support to all internal clients.
• Investigate internal client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that client receives timeous
• Escalate internal client queries to the relevant department or
• Pro-active close alignment and enablement to business and products.
• Provide authoritative expertise and advice to internal clients and
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders to ensure that client expectations are met.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of
• Participating in and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

PEOPLE

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and
• Positively influence and participate in change
• Continuously manage and develop your own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislative
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new
• Take ownership for driving career
• Live the MMH values.

FINANCE

• Contribute to development of budgets to minimize expenditure and optimize profitability, in alignment with operational plans.
• Ensure accurate GL allocation of
• Identify and implement opportunities for optimization, within area of responsibility.
• Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational

Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies
Examining Information
Analyses and processes information; asks probing questions; strives to find solutions to problems
Following Procedures
Conforms and adheres to rules; closely follows instructions and procedures; minimizes risks by sticking to processes
Meeting Timescales
Its target focused and met deadlines; is punctual and keeps to schedule; is reliable in finishing tasks
Checking Things
It is meticulous in finding errors; ensures accuracy by being thorough and checking details; produces high quality work by being detailed
Managing Tasks
Manage tasks by being organized and methodically; plans activities systematically; sets priorities for tasks
Interpreting Data
Interprets data rationally by quantifying issues; apply technology as a means to evaluate data; evaluates information objectively
Documenting Facts
Writes fluently when documenting facts; understands arguments logically; focuses on finding facts
Upholding Standards
Behaves ethically and justly; is discreet and maintains confidentiality; meets commitments by acting with integrity
Producing Output
It focuses on activity and works quickly; keeps busy and maintains productivity; is comfortable multi- tasking to produce output
Articulating Information
It articulates in giving presentations; is eloquent and explains things well; projects social confidence when articulating information
Team Working
Works participatively with others; is democratic and encourages team contributions; collaboratively involves others in decision-making
Providing Insights
Is focused on continuously improving things; provides insights by identifying key issues; makes intuitive judgments
Adopting Practical Approaches
Apply practical skills when investigating issues; prefers to learn by doing; is practically minded and applies common sense.