Financial Controller CA(SA)

SUMMARY:
Financial Controller CA(SA):

POSITION INFO:
Our client operates in the tech/engineering solutions space, proudly based in the scenic Somerset West area. They’re growing fast and need a Financial Controller who can keep up, preferably someone who can turn financial chaos into calm, turn statements into stories, and maybe even make IFRS look fun.

As the Financial Controller, you’ll be taking ownership of the finance function with the enthusiasm of someone who finds comfort in an impeccably reconciled account. You will keep systems tidy, reporting sharp, and controls tighter than your audit deadlines during articles.

If you’re newly qualified, looking to grow, and ready to thrive in a fast‑paced environment where pressure is part of the adventure, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of the financial control function.
• Ensure accurate and timeous financial processing and reporting.
• Manage and oversee debtors and creditors with the confidence of someone who enjoys a good reconciliation challenge.
• Maintain and improve financial controls that would make your audit manager emotional.
• Prepare monthly reporting packs and year‑end deliverables.
• Investigate variances and financial oddities with detective‑level enthusiasm.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to keep finance aligned, compliant, calm, even under pressure.

• CA(SA), newly qualified welcome.
• Strong financial reporting and control capabilities.
• Experience handling debtors and creditors (bonus points if you enjoy bringing order to chaos).
• Excellent ability to cope under pressure, tight deadlines, multiple priorities, and the occasional curveball should not scare you.
• Analytical problem‑solver with a creative streak.
• High attention to detail and ability to communicate with non‑finance humans without tears.
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Client/Stakeholder Commitment
• Impact and Influence
• Drive for Results
• Self-Awareness and Insight
• Leads Change and Innovation
• Diversity and Inclusiveness

• Financial Managers
• Financial Accountants
• Financial Controllers
• Chartered Accountants
• Group Reporting & Consolidations Accountant
• Commercial Finance and FP&A positions