Finance Controller - 1 year FTC

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF022017/ANS

Date posted:

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

900 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a finance professional looking for your next big challenge? If you’re feeling a bit bored and craving something that will push you and give you the satisfaction of conquering it, this is the role for you. The Finance team needs a driven Controller to take charge of overdue audits and lead the South African entity back into full compliance. If you’re ready to step in, solve real problems, and make an immediate impact, apply today.

POSITION INFO:

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Review and assess available financial information, and prepare supporting documentation required to meet audit deliverables
Liaise with key internal personnel to obtain all necessary supporting information for audit requests
Manage the relationship with external financial statement preparers to ensure IFRSâcompliant financial statements are produced for the relevant years
Oversee the relationship with the company auditor, ensuring proactive engagement and adherence to agreed timelines for each financial period
Provide guidance to the Finance team on identified gaps and recommend process improvements to support ongoing compliance
Perform additional tasks as requested by Financial Leadership, including but not limited to:
Currentâperiod controllership activities in alignment with the South African Controller
Audit support for other African entities (Nigeria and Morocco)
Support with Corporate Income Tax, VAT, and Transfer Pricing
Demonstrate and uphold our core values: curiosity, passion, authenticity, and accountability

Skills & Experience:
IFRS 15, 16, and 19
History of being the primary liaison for statutory audits

Qualification:
ACCA, CIMA or SPA

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