Finance Controller

Charm Recruit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Financial Controller to join their Finance Team in Cape Town. This role requires a strategic-minded finance professional with a BCom in Financial Accounting and proficiency in Xero, to deliver financial insights and ensure compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will manage financial transactions, budget preparations, and play a key role in month-end and year-end processes.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to manage own time effectively.
• Team player driven to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Calculating and preparing all journals.
• Coordinating budget and financial forecasts.
• Managing compliance with tax and VAT regulations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

B Com Financial Accounting

Tools

Xero

Job description

The Finance Team has a vacancy available for a Financial Controller and is looking for a strategic-minded finance professional with a passion for delivering insights that shape business success.

Minimum Requirements

• B Com Financial Accounting
• 2 to 3 experience in a similar role
• Experience using accounting package Xero
• Good communication skills and attention to detail are important for this role

Knowledge and Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Team Player and driven to achieve goals

Ability to manage own time effectively

Strong organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels

Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure

Responsibilities

Calculating and preparing of all journals.

Preparations of balance sheet recons.

Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.

Preparing monthly VAT and EMP201 returns.

Support month-end and year-end close process.

Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.

Manage and comply with local, state, and government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Ensuring Tax and VAT compliance.

Maintaining and reconciling income statement and balance sheet accounts.

Reviewing credit notes requests and creditors reconciliations.

Preparing and processing month end adjustments.

Processing foreign supplier invoices.

Additional controller duties as necessary.