Financial Controller

Discovery Sales & Distribution

Financial Controller

Sandton- Hybrid

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

Checking, recording and processing financial transactions and ensuring processes run effectively.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Financial Management & Reporting

• Perform month-end activities, journal entries, and quarterly tax schedules
• Review and report on budget vs actuals for Greater Marketing cost centres
• Compile annual budgets and manage costing for new office setups
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making
• Ensure governance and internal financial controls are adhered to.

Payroll & Incentives

• Submit monthly payroll for allocated cost centres
• Calculate incentives and generate statements
• Perform WHC calculations

Store Operations & Income Tracking

• Manage store invoices, dashboards, and escalations
• Track income per stream and generate store-specific income statements
• Forecast weekly store performance and present at Store Management EXCO
• Oversee stock management

Process Improvement

· Support ongoing process enhancements, automation initiatives, and value-add activities

Education And Experience

Essential

· Finance Degree or equivalent degree

Experience

· At least 2 of working experience in a financial services.

Competencies:

• Strong Analytical and Methodical approach
• MS Office Knowledge
• Attention to Detail
• Working in a team environment

· Problem Solver

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   
                             
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.