Senior Financial Controller - Hybrid (East London)

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Our client, a prominent financial services organization in East London (Eastern Cape), is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to oversee accounting operations, produce IFRS-compliant financial statements, and maintain a strong control environment.

You will lead the finance team, manage budgeting/forecasting, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with auditors in a hybrid work setup that balances in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with professional designation.
• 7–9 years of progressive accounting/financial management experience.
• Proven IFRS reporting, general ledger management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership and communication with internal controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting dept. including AP/AR/GL and payroll.
• Prepare IFRS-compliant monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Develop internal controls to safeguard assets and data accuracy.
• Lead budgeting/forecasting and provide insights to management.
• Ensure tax filings and local/state/federal compliance as applicable.
• Mentor the accounting team and coordinate with external auditors.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CA(SA) / ACCA / CPA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, a prominent financial services organization in East London (Eastern Cape), is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to oversee accounting operations, produce IFRS-compliant financial statements, and maintain a strong control environment.

You will lead the finance team, manage budgeting/forecasting, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with auditors in a hybrid work setup that balances in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility.