Financial Controller

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC025336/Ma

Date posted:

Friday, October 9, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

If you're a finance professional with experience in consumer credit, collections, and financial controls, and you thrive in a fast-paced, regulated environment, this Financial Controller opportunity could be your next career move. Join a growing financial services business where accuracy, accountability, and operational excellence are at the core of success.

This role is responsible for overseeing the full financial control function, including financial reporting, reconciliations, collections oversight, debtor management, commission calculations, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Collections teams to ensure the integrity of financial processes and reporting.
The ideal individual will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating within a high-volume environment where strong analytical skills and financial discipline are essential.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Oversee the financial control and reporting functions of the business. Prepare accurate and timely financial reports and management information. Manage and review balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations. Oversee DebiCheck collections processes and related reconciliations. Monitor debtor books, arrears management, and collection performance. Manage debt collection handovers and ensure accuracy of handover balances. Calculate and verify collection-based commissions and related payments. Maintain and strengthen financial controls, processes, and governance standards. Support compliance with regulatory and internal reporting requirements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Collections. Identify control weaknesses and implement process improvements. Assist with month-end, year-end, and audit requirements. Job Experience and Skills Required: BCom Accounting degree or equivalent qualification. Qualified Accountant or CIMA-qualified\/registered candidate. 3 to 8 years' relevant accounting or finance experience. Experience within credit, lending, consumer finance, or collections environments. Advanced DebiCheck experience. Strong reconciliations experience. Knowledge of debt collection and debt review processes. Experience calculating handover balances and collection-based commissions. Practical experience using Excalibur. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work effectively in a regulated, high-volume environment. Competency Requirements: Business Acumen Financial Analysis Attention to Detail Problem Solving Accountability Planning and Organising Stakeholder Management Results Driven Communication Skills Continuous Improvement Mindset Apply now! For more exciting (Finance\/ Engineering\/ IT \/ Supply Chain \/ Commercial & C-Suite) vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Financial Managers Financial Accountants Financial Controllers Chartered Accountants Group Reporting & Consolidations Accountant Commercial Finance and FP&A positions 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: Mandisa Phahla Recruiting Consultant

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