Financial Controller

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced finance professional who enjoys operating at the intersection of finance, compliance, operations and commercial decision-making? If you're ready for a role where you can work closely with senior leadership and gain broad operational exposure, this opportunity could be for you.

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description: A growing South African organisation is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join its finance team in Sandton. This is a broad and hands-on role covering financial control, compliance, collections and operational finance , with the opportunity to work closely with the COO and gain exposure to wider business operations. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the day-to-day financial control function Prepare and review management accounts and financial reports Manage general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations Oversee accounts receivable and collections processes Monitor outstanding debtors and drive collection performance Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Manage financial compliance and reporting requirements Liaise with legal and operational stakeholders on finance-related matters Monitor financial controls and identify areas for improvement Support budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management Prepare financial analysis and reporting for senior management Work closely with the COO on operational and financial matters Provide financial insights to support business decision-making Identify opportunities to improve finance and operational processes Assist with audits and ensure appropriate supporting documentation Monitor financial risks and recommend appropriate corrective action Job Experience and Skills Required: Qualification: BCom Accounting, Finance or related degree Experience: Minimum 10 years' relevant finance experience Strong financial control experience Exposure to collections and operational finance Compliance and statutory reporting experience Experience working closely with senior operational leadership Legal\/commercial exposure advantageous Technical Skills: Financial reporting Management accounting Financial controls Debtors and collections Compliance Advanced Excel Accounting\/ERP systems The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone who is: Highly experienced and technically strong Commercially minded Comfortable operating across finance and operations Strong in collections and financial control Confident engaging with senior leadership Analytical and solutions-oriented Proactive and hands-on Comfortable working with sensitive financial and legal matters Able to operate independently and take ownership Why consider this opportunity? Broad exposure across finance and operations Direct interaction with senior leadership Opportunity to work closely with the COO Exposure to compliance, collections and commercial operations Hands-on role with meaningful business impact Opportunity to influence and improve finance processes Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in: Financial Control Financial Management Compliance Collections Operational Finance Management Accounting Financial Reporting Credit Control Commercial Finance Finance Operations If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Eoudia Chadinha | Connect with me on LinkedIn!