Operational Business Controller – Filtration & Purification Industry

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

933YWR46

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related

SUMMARY:
Be the financial anchor in a mission-driven industrial solutions company

POSITION INFO:

- Operational Business Controller – Filtration & Purification Industry
  
  Be the financial anchor in a mission-driven industrial solutions company
  
  Blairgowrie, Johannesburg
  
  R50,000/month + Medical Aid, Retirement Annuity, and Life Policy
  
  About Our Client
  Our client is a leading provider of advanced filtration, separation, and purification technologies to high-performance sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, power generation, and mining. Known for their technical depth and process-driven culture, they partner with global technology leaders to deliver tailored solutions across sub-Saharan Africa. Youll be joining a tight-knit team focused on sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence.
  
  The Role: Operational Business Controller
  This is a critical finance operations role with a broad mandate across day-to-day financial processing, month-end close, statutory submissions, and business partnering. Youll play a key part in ensuring accurate, timely financial management and driving process improvement within a specialised, fast-paced industrial environment.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  Minimum 5 years of experience in full-function accounting
  
  Daily bank reconciliations, spot purchases, call/CFC account management
  
  Oversee payments, proof of payments, deposit lists, RTS and credit note processes
  
  Map and maintain supplier, customer, and GL account data in Sage Evolution 200
  
  Manage VAT recons, journals, schedules, currency revaluations, and month-end close
  
  Facilitate statutory compliance (BBBEE, COID, RMA, WSP, EE, SDL, etc.)
  
  Prepare audit folders and liaise with auditors and consultants
  
  Process payroll journals and sales commission calculations
  
  Provide finance support to UAE branch (reconciliations, payments)
  
  Compile supplier due date reports, project statements, and remittance advice
  
  About You
  
  BCom Accounting degree or higher (essential)
  
  5+ years of relevant accounting experience
  
  Proficient in Sage Evolution 200 and Excel
  
  Deep understanding of GL, VAT, audit preparation, and financial reporting
  
  Detail-oriented, reliable, and structured in approach
  
  Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  
  Comfortable in a lean, process-driven, industrial environment

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