Group Financial Controller

A high-growth Fintech organisation is seeking a highly experienced and commercially mature Group Financial Controller to take full operational ownership of the finance function across a multi-entity group structure.

This role requires a technically strong CA(SA), capable of running the finance function end-to-end while driving strategic initiatives, enhancing controls, managing a large finance team, and supporting the CEO at group level.

The role is positioned as a succession opportunity into the CFO role, making it ideal for a candidate with strong leadership presence, commercial depth, and the ability to influence at executive level.


Key Responsibilities:

Operational Finance Leadership

• Run the full operational finance function across nine group entities.
• Oversee daily finance operations, cash flow management, transactional integrity, and financial controls.
• Ensure efficient, scalable processes suitable for a fast-paced Fintech environment.

Financial Control & Reporting

• Deliver accurate and timeous monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and management packs.
• Provide strategic insights and advisory support directly to the CEO.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS across all entities.

Multi-Entity Accounting & Consolidation

• Manage group consolidations and intercompany transactions.
• Oversee eliminations, reconciliations, funding flows, and entity-level alignment.
• Enforce consistent accounting treatment and reporting discipline across the group.

Month-End Close

• Lead a structured month-end close with high levels of accuracy and accountability.
• Review and approve journals, provisions, accruals, reconciliations, and fixed asset registers.
• Maintain the integrity of all financial records across the group.

Governance, Controls & Risk

• Strengthen internal controls, financial governance, and risk management frameworks.
• Implement automation, systems optimisation, and continuous process improvement.
• Uphold audit readiness and maintain clean control environments.

Treasury & Cash Flow

• Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity management.
• Provide financial modelling and scenario planning for group decision-making.

Audit & Compliance

• Lead external audits across all nine entities.
• Prepare audit files, manage timelines, and ensure clean audit outcomes.
• Ensure statutory and tax compliance across the group.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead a finance team of ±10 professionals, ensuring strong performance, accountability, and development.
• Build capacity within the team to support the organisation’s growth.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop emerging finance leaders.

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) – mandatory.
• 8+ years post-articles experience in senior finance and operational finance roles.
• Experience managing multi-entity group structures.
• Proven experience running the full finance function (operational + technical).
• Strong IFRS knowledge and financial reporting capability.
• Advanced MS Excel and strong systems experience (Sage Evolution advantageous).
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams of 10 or more.
• Experience in high-volume environments such as Fintech, Financial Services, Payments, or SaaS.