Financial Controller / Finance Executive

SUMMARY:
Financial Controller / Finance Executive

POSITION INFO:

Company:
Our client is a market leading, JSE listed company, based in Johannesburg.

Remuneration:
R1,8M to R2,8M, depending on experience

Position Overview:

• Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will:
  • Oversee operational financial management, finance systems, and processes for a JSE-listed organisation.
  • Lead financial operations, including treasury, creditors, debtors, tax, stock, and fixed asset accounting.
  • Drive finance transformation, digitalisation, and strategic business projects to support Group objectives.

Key Performance Areas:

• Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and performance commentary.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost centre reporting to align with strategic goals.
• Drive process improvements in financial operations, focusing on automation and data integrity.
• Sponsor finance system upgrades and develop BI tools for real-time insights.
• Provide financial leadership for business projects, including scenario modelling and investment appraisal.
• Ensure efficient, compliant supplier payment processes and optimize working capital.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury policies (e.g., forex, hedging).
• Oversee customer credit risk, debtor days, and collection policies to protect cash flow.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, stock control, and shrinkage analysis.
• Manage fixed asset lifecycle, capital expenditure governance, and audit-ready registers.
• Ensure tax compliance, tax planning, and SARS interactions.
• Collaborate with Financial Executive – Reporting to ensure data integrity for external reporting.
• Support CFO with board submissions, audits, and EXCO-level analysis.

Qualifications, Experience, and Personal Attributes Required:

• Minimum: CA(SA)) or equivalent internationally recognised accounting designation.
• Minimum 8 years managing large Finance Department in a listed company.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing large financial departments preferably in the wholesale, retail, manufacturing or logistics sectors.
• Proven track record in managing cross-functional finance teams and delivering operational improvements.
• Significant experience in finance-related projects, ERP/BI implementations, and process re-engineering.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Strategic thinker with a commercial, results-driven mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• High integrity, accountability, and ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment.