Strategic Senior Financial Controller — Banking & Finance

Placements24; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses based on performance

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a leading financial services firm in Randburg, Gauteng, to recruit a Senior Financial Controller. You will oversee accounting operations, ensure IFRS-compliant reporting, and drive budgeting and FP&A activities.

You will manage a finance team, implement robust internal controls, and work with external auditors while driving process improvements within the Banking & Finance sector.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years in finance and accounting with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong IFRS, Companies Act and tax regulations knowledge.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience with SAP/Oracle and advanced MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations including GL, AP, AR and payroll.
• Publish monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements per IFRS.
• Develop budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide commentary on financial performance.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Lead and mentor the finance team; liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Strategic thinking

Education

CA(SA) or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Excel (advanced)

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a leading financial services firm in Randburg, Gauteng, to recruit a Senior Financial Controller. You will oversee accounting operations, ensure IFRS-compliant reporting, and drive budgeting and FP&A activities.

You will manage a finance team, implement robust internal controls, and work with external auditors while driving process improvements within the Banking & Finance sector.