Senior Financial Controller - Medirite Stikland

Medirite is looking for a Senior Financial Controller who will be responsible for developing and implementing robust financial policies and controls. This is to ensure compliance with group procedures and external regulations related to the pharmacy segment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines consistently.

The individual must demonstrate strong communication skills when interacting with the accounting team, group finance, and external auditors to ensure efficient financial reporting.

Job Objectives

• Drive the annual statutory process, including annual financial statements, tax, and external audit.
• Liaise with key internal departments regarding IFRS, AFS, consolidation, tax, insurance, and regulatory filings.
• Manage reporting deadlines for the pharmacy segment.
• Implement and maintain internal financial controls.
• Review accounts, balances, and reporting packs to ensure adherence to IFRS and regulation.
• Drive projects to develop ERP capability and reporting enhancements.
• Lead risk management and compliance, liaising with key business partners, including group risk, IT, HR, and operations.
• Perform VAT calculations and submissions to SARS.
• Review and enforce group approval frameworks.
• Assist the financial manager in strategic financial planning, including balance sheet structure, tax, and cash flow forecasting.
• Assist the financial manager in process improvements related to submodules including AR, AP, inventory, asset accounting, bank, and payroll.
• Create structured processes for month-end close.
• Direct involvement in month-end close and day-to-day operational finance requirements.

Qualifications

Essential

• Grade 12
• BComm Financial Accounting Degree  and Completion of Accounting Articles
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Experience

Essential

• 2+ years of financial or management experience as an accountant or a similar position.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Technical proficiency in IFRS and regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of VAT and tax legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP and BPC would be advantageous.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical thinker with strong critical skills and the ability to analyse complex financial data.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.