Financial Control Officer

Northern Suburbs, Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 14/07/2026

• Salary R32 000 - R38 000 depending on experience
• Remuneration Term Per Month
• Date Opened 14/07/2026
• State/Province Western Cape
• City/Town Northern Suburbs, Cape Town
• Country South Africa

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and analytical Financial Control Officer to join the finance team of an established international business at its Cape Town based head office. Positioned strategically between the operational finance team and the Financial Manager. You will not be processing transactions or preparing accounts from scratch. Instead, you will act as the ultimate quality‑control gatekeeper—reviewing, consolidating, and verifying all financial outputs (management accounts, VAT reconciliations, and age analyses) before they reach the Financial Manager.

If you have a sharp eye for detail, a strong "review mindset," and enjoy coaching and guiding a team to maintain impeccable standards, this role is for you.

Financial Oversight & Review: Review monthly management accounts, VAT reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the Senior Accountant. Ensure total accuracy, correct period allocation, and variance commentary before final submission.

Debtors & Creditors Quality Control: Review monthly debtors and creditors age analyses and consolidated reports. Ensure the respective Controllers fully reconcile all accounts and meet strict month‑end deadlines.

Reporting & Coordination: Maintain the monthly finance reporting calendar. Act as the primary gatekeeper to ensure no financial report leaves the department without your documented review and sign‑off.

Multi‑Jurisdictional Alignment: Assist the Financial Manager with intercompany reconciliations and support reporting coordination across South African and international entities (including Dubai).

Process Integrity: Monitor internal controls, identify process weaknesses, and manage the month‑end close checklist to ensure seamless execution.

Education: BCom Accounting degree (NQF Level
7) and completed SAICA‑accredited articles.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ post‑article experience in an accounting or financial role.

Leadership: Demonstrated experience reviewing the work of others and taking accountability for team output.

Technical

Skills:

Strong proficiency in MS Excel. Sound understanding of IFRS for SMEs and South African VAT legislation.

Experience with management accounts, VAT, SARS, and age analyses.

Systems: Working knowledge of Pastel, MS Excel Advanced and Zoho accounting software is highly advantageous.

Niche

Experience:

Exposure to multi‑currency/cross‑border transactions or trading/import‑export environments is a major plus.

Strong Communicator: You can confidently elevate issues to the Financial Manager and hold the operational team accountable for reporting deadlines.

Organized & Proactive: You are highly organized, detail‑oriented, and skilled at catching discrepancies early.