About this role
Key Responsibilities:
Cost controlling: ensure that terminal costs are understood against expectations by all stakeholders, budgets are adhered to, supplier costs are per the agreed amounts and resolve or escalate any issues
Be the finance expert point of contact for the business, ensuing that financial data entering the ERP is right first time
Help the teams understand their commitments against approved plans with the goal that any deviation can be anticipated and managed
Monitor purchase commitments each month to ensure accurate costs per department
Prepare monthly cost reports for discussion with each department, with the goal that both finance and operations understand the terminal’s performance
Further responsibilities:
Support the financial controller in capex project controlling
Coordinate with the shared service centre on monthly sales invoicing
Be a part of the Impala ERP upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics 365
Annual audit support
Occasionally deputise for the equivalent role in Impala UK
Knowledge
Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance is required
Proven experience in financial/accounting management and cost control
Working with shared service centres
Skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Prior experience working with MS Dynamics 365 will be an advantage
Fluent in English
Abilities:
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required
Organisational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong financial, technical and analytical skills
Critical thinking abilities and team orientation
Excellent attention to detail
Effectively work with all levels of organisation
Prioritise multiple priorities in constantly evolving environment
Key Relationships:
1. Internal Regional financial controller (UK based), shared service team Montevideo, local operations team
2. External Auditors