Finance Controller: Growth, M&A & Mentorship Path

The Accountancy Recruitment Group; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accountancy Recruitment Group seeks an ambitious Accountant (2–5 years PQE) to join an acquisitive SME as Finance Controller. You will be mentored by a capable FD and gain exposure to potential future FD responsibilities. The role focuses on overhauling controls and month-end reporting to drive efficiency.

You will contribute to improvements, potential M&A activity, and enhanced management information, supporting growth and adding real value to the board’s insights.

Qualifications

• Be a proactive Finance Manager / FC with ambition, natural proactivity and drive.
• Have real eye for detail and methodical, conscientious approach.
• Have completed CIMA, ACCA or ACA (perhaps 1-5 years PQE).
• Have excellent core accounting skills from either practice or industry.
• Love making improvement and being part of change.
• Experience coaching and developing a small team and enhancing processes / ensuring month end is streamlined.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul controls and reporting pack; streamline month end and board pack.
• Drive improvements across the business, potential M&A processes, integrating new acquisitions.
• Develop MI and commercial insights to support decision making.
• Work with an FD mentor and take ownership with autonomy to impact the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

IT literacy

Coaching & development

Process improvement

Month-end reporting

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Job description

The Accountancy Recruitment Group seeks an ambitious Accountant (2–5 years PQE) to join an acquisitive SME as Finance Controller. You will be mentored by a capable FD and gain exposure to potential future FD responsibilities. The role focuses on overhauling controls and month-end reporting to drive efficiency.

You will contribute to improvements, potential M&A activity, and enhanced management information, supporting growth and adding real value to the board’s insights.