Financial Controller - Fixed Term Contract

Shatterprufe® is the leading manufacturer and distributor of OE Auto and aftermarket replacement glass products. The company manufactures genuine Shatterprufe® laminated windscreens and Armourplate® toughened automotive safety glass products. Three automotive glass plants manufacture over 4 million pieces of laminated and toughened glass a year for customers worldwide. Shatterprufe® products are installed by Original Motor manufacturers in Southern Africa.

Main Job Purpose

To assume overall accountability for the financial reporting of the Site and to support the Site Manufacturing Management Team in achieving the financial and operational objectives set for the plant. The role requires active participation in site management activities and acting as custodian of good Corporate Governance to ensure integrity in financial performance reporting.

Main Objectives

• Drive business results through a World-Class Controller function by ensuring short interval controls are in place.

• Lead cost-saving initiatives while adhering to strict budget controls and sound Corporate Governance and Internal Controls.

• Ensure stock accuracy and working capital optimisation by auditing cycle counts, reviewing slow-moving stock, and optimising stock holding in collaboration with Logistics and Planning.

• Provide accurate financial reporting, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring all balance sheet items are reconciled.

• Ensure accurate product costing, identify cost-saving opportunities, and review loss percentages and standards.

• Support the Site Management Team by calculating the financial impact of key decisions and participating in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.

• Deliver value-adding reporting to assist in achieving site strategic goals.

• Effectively manage and develop the Cost Accountant through performance management, disciplinary procedures, talent management, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).

• Deliver accurate, timely, and appropriate forecasts and budgets in line with business timelines and reporting deadlines.

• Ensure effective communication of relevant financial information to all stakeholders to support sound decision-making.

Critical Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric

• BCom Accounting

Knowledge

• Financial Accounting Principles

• Cost Accounting Principles, product costing, and analysis

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Reporting and presentation of financial results

• Corporate Governance

• Working knowledge of integrated SAP

• Knowledge of the Companies Act (CPA)

• Sound IFRS knowledge

Skills

• Strong computer skills

• Negotiation skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Presentation skills

• Analytical ability

• Customer orientation

• Planning and organising skills

• Active listening skills

• Leadership capability

Experience

• 5 years’ Management Accounting experience

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role

• 5 years’ experience in a large manufacturing costing environment

If you are a results-driven finance professional with strong manufacturing costing experience and a passion for governance and performance excellence, we invite you to apply.

PG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers.  Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on of fairness and equity. Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability are not consider exclusively and are not determinative of any appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries