Group Financial Controller

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Medical aid

Pension fund

Performance bonuses

Job summary

A prominent mining group headquartered in Welkom, Free State, is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller. This executive role oversees the group's financial management, reporting, and compliance, providing strategic leadership across consolidation, controls, budgeting, and risk management.

The ideal candidate will have a CA(SA) or equivalent, a Master's in Accounting or Finance, 10+ years of financial leadership (5+ as group FC), and mining sector exposure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CA(SA) or equivalent is essential.
• 10+ years of progressive financial management experience, 5+ in group financial controller or similar senior role.
• Extensive experience in financial consolidation, IFRS, and statutory reporting.
• Proven track record in implementing and managing internal controls.
• Mining or heavy industry sector experience is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in financial ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial insights and drive performance.
• Experience in managing external audits and tax compliance for a group structure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all group financial reporting, including consolidation of subsidiaries' financial statements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal control systems across the group.
• Manage the group's treasury functions, including cash flow management and banking relationships.
• Ensure IFRS and statutory regulations compliance.
• Lead the annual budgeting and financial forecasting processes for the group.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors for audits and filings.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the board and senior management.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and identify improvement areas.
• Develop and manage the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee risk management and implement financial risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Financial consolidation

IFRS

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Education

Master's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA(SA) or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

About the Role

A prominent mining group headquartered in Welkom , Free State, is actively seeking an experienced and strategic Group Financial Controller. This executive-level position is responsible for the overall financial management and reporting of the group, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and providing strategic financial leadership. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in group financial consolidations, robust internal controls, and a deep understanding of the mining industry's financial intricacies within the Welkom economic region. This is a leadership role with significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all group financial reporting, including consolidation of subsidiaries' financial statements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal control systems across the group.
• Manage the group's treasury functions, including cash flow management and banking relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards (IFRS) and statutory regulations.
• Lead the annual budgeting and financial forecasting processes for the group.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate audits and filings.
• Provide strategic financial advice and analysis to the board of directors and senior management.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and manage the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee risk management and ensure appropriate financial risk mitigation strategies are in place.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or equivalent is essential.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 5 years in a group financial controller or similar senior role.
• Extensive experience in financial consolidation, IFRS, and statutory reporting.
• Proven track record in implementing and managing internal controls.
• Experience within the mining or heavy industry sector is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in financial ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial insights and drive business performance.
• Experience in managing external audits and tax compliance for a group structure.

Benefits

• highly competitive executive salary.
• company car.
• medical aid.
• a generous pension fund.
• significant performance bonuses.

This role provides substantial opportunities for career advancement within a leading industrial group. The position operates on a hybrid model, blending on-site leadership with remote work flexibility, all within the context of Welkom .