Financial Controller

Recruiter:

Smith Garb & Associates

Job Ref:

JHB008144/JA

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

700 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Financial Controller – Centurion

Location: Centurion
Industry: FMCG / Healthcare

The Opportunity

A well-established business within the FMCG sector is looking for a Financial Controller to take ownership of its financial reporting, controls, working capital and compliance functions.
This is a hands-on role for a commercially minded finance professional who is confident working across the business and engaging with senior stakeholders, sales representatives and external parties.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Manage month-end reporting, management packs, variance analysis, budgets and forecasts. Oversee balance sheet, debtors, creditors and payroll reconciliations. Manage daily cash flow, working capital and payment processes. Oversee inventory costing and fixed asset management. Ensure accurate and timely tax, statutory and audit compliance. Coordinate internal and external audits. Develop and maintain effective financial controls and SOPs. Liaise with banks, auditors and other external stakeholders. Provide financial analysis and support to the business. Own the calculation, reconciliation and payment of sales commissions , working closely with the Commercial and Sales teams. Investigate and resolve commission queries and ensure accurate supporting documentation and audit trails. Minimum Requirements CA(SA) qualification - essential. Relevant experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance position. Fluent\/conversant in Afrikaans - essential , given the nature of the business and stakeholder environment. Strong working knowledge of Sage Evolution . Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills. Strong understanding of inventory costing and working capital management. Experience with budgets, forecasts, cash flow, tax, statutory compliance and audits. Experience with sales commission calculations and administration will be highly advantageous. Manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential. Smartsheet and\/or Finnivo experience would be beneficial. The Person We are looking for a hands-on, analytical and commercially astute finance professional who takes ownership, has excellent attention to detail and can build strong relationships across the business. If you are a CA(SA) looking for a broad Financial Controller role where you can make a meaningful contribution to the business, we would like to hear from you.

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