Financial Controller

SUMMARY:

The Financial Controller will be responsible for strengthening financial control, governance, reporting, audit readiness, remediation of audit findings, mitigation of financial control weaknesses, and operational finance effectiveness.

A key focus of the role is to ensure the effective remediation of audit findings, perform root-cause ana...

POSITION INFO:
The Financial Controller will be responsible for strengthening financial control, governance, reporting, audit readiness, remediation of audit findings, mitigation of financial control weaknesses, and operational finance effectiveness. A key focus of the role is to ensure the effective remediation of audit findings, perform root-cause analysis on control breakdowns, track corrective action plans to closure, and mitigate financial control weaknesses across finance processes. The Financial Controller will also support process improvements and strengthen finance operating disciplines across the organisation. •    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field  •    Professional accounting qualification is highly desirable, such as CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent. •    8-10 years’ relevant work experience in financial services, public sector, DFI space and PFMA Experience. •    Preferably combined audit and operational finance experience. •    Proven experience in financial reporting, audit coordination, internal controls, balance sheet substantiation, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, operational finance management, remediation of audit findings, and mitigation of financial control weaknesses. •    Strong working knowledge of IFRS, financial governance, regulatory compliance, and financial control frameworks. •    Experience working with enterprise resource planning, accounting, or financial reporting systems. •    Knowledge and experience of SAP is desirable. Financial Reporting and Control Oversee the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Ensure the integrity of the general ledger, trial balance, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial records. Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes within agreed timelines. Review financial information for completeness, accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness. Support management reporting, financial analysis, and variance commentary for senior stakeholders. Audit, Governance and Compliance Act as a key finance liaison for internal and external audits. Prepare audit schedules, evidence packs, reconciliations, and responses to audit queries. Lead the remediation of audit findings by coordinating management responses, corrective action plans, owners, timelines, and evidence of closure. Perform root-cause analysis on recurring audit issues and financial control weaknesses and recommend sustainable corrective actions. Monitor implementation of audit findings and agreed remediation actions until fully resolved and independently verifiable. Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks, financial policies, and standard operating procedures. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, governance frameworks, and organisational policies Operational Finance Provide operational finance oversight across accounting, reconciliations, expenditure control, working capital, and financial processing activities. Identify process inefficiencies, control gaps, and financial control weaknesses, and recommend practical improvements to strengthen finance operations. Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial planning processes. Partner with business units to improve financial discipline, cost control, and performance monitoring. Ensure finance processes are supported by appropriate controls, documentation, reporting disciplines, and control effectiveness monitoring. TECHNICAL\/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES •    Financial accounting and reporting •    Analysing •    Audit planning •    Balance sheet substantiation and reconciliations •    Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow monitoring •    IFRS and statutory reporting requirements •    Operational finance process improvement •    ERP, accounting, and reporting system capability •    Stakeholder reporting and senior management engagement BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES •    Persuading and Influencing- Ability to influence process improvements and embed financial discipline •    Delivering results and meeting customer expectations •    Planning and organising •    Writing and reporting •    High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy •    Strong analytical and problem-solving ability •    Professional judgement, integrity, and confidentiality •    Strong stakeholder management and communication skills •    Ability to operate effectively in a complex, regulated, or governance-intensive environment