Assistant Financial Controller

Esteem Recruitment; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Esteem Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Assistant Financial Controller to join their ESA finance team in Kempton Park, South Africa. This critical role focuses on accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and supporting business growth through strategic financial planning.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, along with 5 years of financial management experience. A professional accounting qualification like CA, ACCA, or CIMA is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, including 2+ years in a senior role.
• Experience in the East Africa region is advantageous.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure timely reporting.
• Manage month-end close processes, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting and statutory requirements.

Skills

Financial Management

Analytical Skills

Accounting Expertise

IFRS Knowledge

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Controller to join our ESA finance team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting business growth through strategic financial planning. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure timely reporting
• Perform full P&L and balance sheet reconciliations between ERP and Group systems
• Manage month-end close processes, including accruals, sub-ledger, and intercompany reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with local accounting, tax, and statutory requirements (PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, Pension, NITA)
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation
• Assist with VAT returns and tax declarations in line with regulations
• Maintain fixed asset register and calculate monthly depreciation
• Oversee cash flow management and prepare forecasts
• Manage service level agreements, accruals, and ensure correct accounting periods
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely payments and minimize bad debt risk

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Assist in the preparation and execution of the annual budget
• Contribute to strategic financial planning and organisational growth initiatives
• Ensure budget data is accurately uploaded into financial systems

Compliance, Governance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, G3 requirements, and Delegation of Authority
• Implement and monitor robust financial control frameworks
• Ensure proper documentation for foreign vendor payments
• Safeguard company assets through sound governance practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (minimum requirement)
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, CIMA) is highly desirable
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, including 2+ years in a senior role
• Experience in the East Africa region is advantageous
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail