Financial Controller

SUMMARY:
Are you a tenacious, detail-driven Finance Professional ready to take ownership of complex statutory audits and drive an organization to full compliance? A global leader in data and artificial intelligence is seeking a Financial Controller to join their high-performing Finance team. This organization is recognized worldwide for its transformative software solutions that turn data into actionable intelligence. If you are looking for a dynamic career where your expertise can create real impact, this opportunity is for you. This is a contract/ temporary position and requires candidates to be IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE. 

POSITION INFO:

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Assess historical financial information and prepare supporting documentation required for audit completion.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to obtain all supporting evidence needed for statutory audits.
• Manage the relationship with external financial statement preparers to ensure IFRS-compliant financials for all outstanding periods.
• Lead interactions with external auditors, ensuring proactive engagement and delivery within agreed timelines.
• Identify gaps, implement process improvements, and support the Finance team in achieving ongoing compliance.
• Provide support to Financial Leadership on various deliverables, including:
  
  • Current-period controllership tasks in coordination with the South African Controller
  • Audit and compliance support for other African entities (Nigeria and Morocco)
  • Corporate Income Tax, VAT, and Transfer Pricing matters
• Uphold and embody the organisation’s core values in all aspects of work.

Required Experience & Competencies

• Strong experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Accountant.
• Qualified Accountant – ideally CA(SA); ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent designation will also be considered.
• Proven experience as the primary liaison during statutory audits.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS, with strong exposure to IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and IFRS 9.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, make sound recommendations, and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Audit or statutory account preparation experience is essential.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered where suitable.

Additional Skills

• Strong decision-making ability with the capacity to gather, interpret, and act on financial information.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all organisational levels.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing complex, multi-period audit processes.

If you are a resilient, technically strong Finance Professional with a passion for compliance, problem-solving, and operational excellence—this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a globally recognised organisation.