Group Financial Controller

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU017456/Camy

Date posted:

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

1000000 Annually

SUMMARY:
23 entities. Multiple jurisdictions. One opportunity to transform the financial control environment.

If complex consolidations, technical accounting and building better financial systems are where you do your best work, this is a role worth paying attention to.

POSITION INFO:
Join an established, high-growth industrial and mining services group with operations across the SADC region. As the business continues to expand, it is investing in the strength, sophistication and scalability of its finance function. As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the general ledger and financial reporting environment, overseeing the accounting function across a complex multi-entity structure. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical accounting, audit oversight, systems improvement and the management of a transactional finance team. Key Responsibilities: Own the general ledger, month-end close and delivery of accurate, timely management reports. Manage local consolidations and prepare Annual Financial Statements for a December year-end. Lead the external audit process, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring timely, quality outcomes. Drive finance transformation through workflow automation, improved reporting standards and customised Power BI and SQL reporting. Oversee complex operational accounting, including foreign exchange, inventory and stock returns, plant rental accounting and cross-border transactions. Job Experience & Skills Required: CA(SA) qualification is essential. Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Group Accountant or Financial Manager role, with strong technical accounting expertise. Hands-on ownership of the general ledger, month-end, consolidations and Annual Financial Statements. Experience managing external audits and leading transactional finance teams. Strong working knowledge of Sage X3; system configuration experience will be advantageous. Practical reporting experience using Power BI and SQL. Exposure to foreign exchange, inventory, plant hire or rental accounting and cross-border operations. A structured, analytical and systems-oriented approach, with strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where accuracy and accountability are critical. Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: \/> I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Financial Manager Group Finance Manager Financial Director Group Accountant Financial Accountant Management Accountant Cost Accountant Financial Controller Bookkeeper 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: Camryn Basson Specialist Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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