Financial Controller

Recruiter

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref

CTF023380/OP

Date posted

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary

450 000 Annually

SUMMARY

A fast-growing and influential company is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to take ownership of financial controls, reporting, and strategic insights of the business. In this role, you will report to the Head of Finance and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, optimizing financial processes, and maintaining accuracy across financial records. Act now and apply today!

POSITION INFO

This position involves:

• Developing and documenting business processes to maintain robust internal controls, supporting current and future growth
• Maintaining compliance with industry-specific regulations, licenses, or permits (e.g., SARS, PSIRA)
• Overseeing financial systems/general ledger maintenance and ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records for all entities
• Driving month-end and year-end close processes, preparing monthly management accounts and annual group financial statements
• Coordinating and supporting annual audit processes and liaising with external auditors
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of FSS/FSI payroll for all employees
• Preparing and submitting statutory payments and reports
• Performing treasury functions to ensure sufficient funds
• Providing financial controllership for stock takes, inventory management, and insurance claim submissions

Skills & Experience

• 5+years’ commercial experience
• Payroll experience (non-negotiable)
• Exposure to ERP accounting systems (SAP) – advantageous
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Qualification

• B. Com Accounting (or similar
• CA(SA) or CIMA

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