Financial Controller

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

NFC024657/Ma

Date posted

Friday, June 26, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY

If you’re a detail-driven Financial Controller who thrives on precision, structure, and strong financial governance, this opportunity within an international insurance group could be your next career move.

Our client is a well-established international insurance group operating across multiple jurisdictions, requiring a seasoned finance professional to take ownership of the financial control function across a complex, multi-entity environment.

As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial data across the Group. You will take leadership of the bookkeeping and reporting processes, ensuring that financial information is reliable, compliant, and delivered to support strategic decision-making.

This role is ideally suited to a hands-on finance professional within the insurance or financial services sector, who enjoys full ownership, excels in structured environments, and is confident navigating complexity while maintaining high standards of financial discipline.

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities: Take full ownership of the end-to-end financial control and bookkeeping function across multiple local and international insurance entities Oversee and manage inter-company transactions, ensuring accuracy, alignment, and timely resolution of balances Prepare and review accounts up to trial balance, ensuring clean, accurate, and well-maintained general ledgers Lead the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and supporting schedules Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances proactively Ensure accuracy and completeness across key accounts, including bank, VAT, payroll, debtors, creditors, and inter-company balances Coordinate and support audit processes through the preparation of high-quality documentation and engagement with auditors Strengthen and maintain financial controls and governance frameworks across the Group Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive efficiencies through systems optimisation and advanced Excel usage Job Experience and Skills Required: Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 7-10+ years' experience in accounting or financial control Strong experience within insurance, financial services, or multi-entity regulated environments Proven track record in full-function accounting and ownership of month-end close processes Skills: Advanced Excel skills (including lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliations) Experience with cloud-based accounting systems Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting, and reconciliation best practices High attention to detail with the ability to manage complexity and meet deadlines Competency Requirements: Business Acumen Strong Ownership and Accountability Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Stakeholder Engagement Drive for Results Process Improvement Mindset Apply now! For more exciting (Finance/ Engineering/ IT / Supply Chain / Commercial & C-Suite) vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Financial Managers Financial Accountants Financial Controllers Chartered Accountants Group Reporting & Consolidations Accountant Commercial Finance and FP&A positions 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: Mandisa Phahla Recruiting Consultant Specialist Recruitment Consultant