Financial Controller

SUMMARY:
A growing multinational brokerage firm, specialising in complex insurance and reinsurance solutions across Africa and international markets, is looking to expand its finance team. With operations spanning multiple jurisdictions, the organisation services both corporate clients and investment holding structures and is seeking a skilled finance professional to help manage and streamline its financial operations.

POSITION INFO:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Controller to support group entities with full-cycle accounting responsibilities. This includes several insurance and reinsurance brokers as well as investment-focused entities. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, adaptable, and experienced in managing monthly accounting processes, reporting, compliance, and team development within a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate transaction recording in Pastel
• Perform and review reconciliations for banks, customers, suppliers, and forex accounts
• Process and manage online banking payments and account oversight
• Coordinate underwriter payment processes, including bordereaux approvals and market communications
• Collaborate with the broking and tech teams to ensure seamless system integration with Pastel
• Lead the year-end close process and related functions
• Ensure timely completion of statutory filings (TAX, VAT, FSCA, etc.)
• Prepare annual budgets, monitor performance, and report variances
• Manage the external audit process across multiple entities
• Monitor aged debtors and assist with recovery efforts
• Support BEE compliance reporting and implementation of transformation initiatives
• Assist with finance-related HR tasks (e.g. payslips, IRP5s)
• Mentor graduate trainees within the finance function
• Prepare monthly management accounts and internal reports
• Present consolidated financials and key insights to executives across group companies, including cashflow forecasting and variance analysis

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent qualification)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a finance role, ideally within a growing business with global operations
• Proficiency in Pastel Partner and the ability to adapt to other financial tools
• Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and reporting
• High attention to detail, excellent time management, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Confident communicator, able to present financial information clearly to stakeholders
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multi-functional team