Reporting Controller

Landis+Gyr (Pty) Ltd is part of a global organisation and is engaged in the design, production and distribution of energy metering and energy management products.This function provides management accounting support to finance department within Landis+Gyr (Pty) Ltd. The responsible person must have knowledge of accounting and Finance, however knowledge of other disciplines SAP R/3 is also required. The responsible person will be required to communicate externally with other reporting controllers within the group and internally with sales staff, finance department, production and executive management. Areas of Responsibility / Tasks Prepare month end on SAP R/3 which includes: Prepare journals for general ledger posting Prepare month end reporting information for key decision makers Collate Information needed for reports Prepare various reports that are required and requested by the CFO or financial manager Prepare month end external reporting which includes: Input’s for sales and purchasing plan Income statements Balance sheet Headcount Functional cost Inter-company confirmations Preparing Board meeting papers and presentation packs for executive management. Prepare Budgets and forecasts inputs Prepare Cash flow statements Project Management which includes: Cost controlling for Research and Development department Software and services division administration Key projects administration and coordination Coordinating all SAP special requirements and improvement projects such as: Sales forecasting reporting (CO-PA) New reporting requirements (CO-PA) Master data administration Special projectsSkills / Attributes Problem solving Multi-tasking Ability to analyse Sound Judgement Integrity Assertiveness Ability to act independently Creativity Team skills Attention to detail Willing to work late nights to meet reporting deadlines Communication and interpersonal (Cross Functional & Cross Cultural) Competencies Methodologies / Technologies / Professional Knowledge Communication skills: verbal, written, PC; Level: Expert; Business Relevance: High; Future Trend: OOrganising and quality orientated: Level: Advance; Business Relevance: Medium; Future Trend: OResults orientated: Level: Expert; Business Relevance: High; Future Trend: OInterpersonal Skills: Level: Advance; Business Relevance: Medium; Future Trend: OFinancial Background: Level: Expert; Business Relevance: High; Future Trend: OMS Office: Level: Advance; Business Relevance: High; Future Trend: OExperienceQualifications: Mimimum: University Degree – Bcom Accounting Desired: Bcom Accounting plus SAIPA or similar professional body member Professional Experience: Minimum: Experience in Accounting and Finance (5 years) Preferred: Experience in Accounting and Finance (5 years); Plus SAP R/3 (4 years customising) Leadership Experience: Manufacturing or Engineering BackgroundIntercultural Experience: Demonstrated experience of working effectively in a multi-cultural environment Capabilities: D R I V E: Results Orientation; Decision MakingF O C U S|I M P A C T: Ability to Analyze; Organizing and QualityG U I D E: Team Skills; Communication SkillsAdditional Requirements / Age Own transport