Financial Controller

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR006503/BM

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

550000

SUMMARY:
Are you a driven finance professional with a BCom, completed articles, and solid commercial exposure in a production or manufacturing environment? Africa’s leading battery manufacturer is looking for a Financial Controller to lead and oversee critical financial operations at our Johannesburg East facility.

POSITION INFO:
As Financial Controller, you will play a vital role in ensuring the financial integrity, performance, and efficiency of our operations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Full Financial Function: Oversee the general ledger, trial balance, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting; monitor actual performance against budget.
- Costing & Inventory: Manage standard costing, BOM accuracy, and inventory control in a high-volume production environment.
- Internal Controls: Develop and enforce robust internal controls, ensuring compliance with internal policies and statutory regulations.
- Cash Flow Management: Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage working capital requirements.
- Team Leadership: Supervise finance team members, ensuring continuous development and high-quality performance.
- Audit & Compliance: Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process; ensure tax and statutory compliance.
- ERP & Reporting Systems: Leverage financial systems (SAP/SAGE or similar) for reporting, efficiency, and accuracy.

Requirements:
- BCom degree in Accounting/Finance – Essential
- Completed Articles (SAICA or SAIPA) – Essential
- 3–5 years post-articles experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong understanding of costing, stock control, and production processes
- Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Syspro, SAGE) and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills
- Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced operational environment

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