Financial Controller

Recruiter:

Leadership Talent

Job Ref:

JHB000044/LM

Date posted:

Monday, September 22, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Job Specification: Financial Controller
Position Title: Financial Controller
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg
Reports To: Financial Manager

POSITION INFO:
Role Purpose
The Financial Controller will be responsible for managing the company’s financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective cashflow management.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
Develop and maintain robust internal controls, policies, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the annual budget preparation process and monitor performance against budget.
Produce rolling forecasts, cashflow projections, and variance analysis.
Provide financial modelling and scenario planning to support strategic initiatives

Cash & Working Capital Management

Manage day-to-day cashflow, banking, and treasury functions.
Monitor debtor collections, stock levels, and supplier terms to optimize working capital.

Operational Support

Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to monitor cost of sales, production efficiency, and inventory valuation.
Drive improvements in ERP / accounting systems to support reporting and process automation.
Provide financial analysis to support pricing decisions, capital investment, and cost reduction initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Suitable finance & accounting honours level qualification (BCom Hons / CIMA).
Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in finance roles, with at least 2 years in a controller position.
Experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors preferred.
Strong understanding of cost accounting, stock control, and margin analysis.
Proven track record in cashflow management and financial reporting.

Skills & Competencies

Strong technical accounting skills, including IFRS.
Good understanding of SA tax laws.
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to work in an SME environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to partner with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
Good report writing skills.
High integrity, with the ability to implement and enforce financial discipline.
Proficiency in ERP/accounting software and advanced Excel skills.

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