Financial Controller

A leading organisation is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the full financial function and provide strategic financial insight to the business. A well-established organisation based in Midrand is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the full financial function. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, financial controls and statutory compliance.

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, including inventory, debtors, creditors, cashbook, revenue and costs.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Manage month-end and year-end financial deliverables.
• Review and approve month-end journals and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate and timely internal and external financial reports.
• Implement and monitor effective financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and regulatory returns.
• Manage internal and external audits and handle SARS queries and requirements.
• Lead, manage, coach and develop the finance team.
• Provide financial analysis to support business decision‑making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and reporting.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders across Finance, Sales, Production, Operations and Settlements.

Qualification:

• BCom Accounting/Finance qualification with completed articles.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing a full financial function.
• 5+ years' experience in a senior accounting or financial management role.
• Proven experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Experience with accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle or Net Suite.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audits and statutory compliance.

• Financial Management & Reporting
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Controls & Compliance
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Financial Analysis & Variance Analysis
• Team Leadership & Management
• Advanced Excel
• ERP Systems
• Audit & SARS Compliance
• Stakeholder Management