Finance Controller: Own the Full Accounting Function

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable commercial environment

Opportunity to lead a finance team

Autonomy in managing finance functions

Job summary

A reputable finance firm in Gauteng is looking for an experienced finance professional to manage the full accounting function and lead a finance team. The ideal candidate will have a BCom Accounting, a minimum of 5 years of commercial accounting experience, and proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, ensuring compliance, and conducting financial reporting. This role offers autonomy in a stable environment, where your leadership will significantly impact the team's success.

Qualifications

• Minimum BCom Accounting required.
• 5 years of commercial accounting experience is essential.
• Experience managing a bookkeeper and finance functions required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting function up to trial balance.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with VAT and statutory submissions.
• Oversee bookkeeping and clerical staff.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and control general ledger.
• Provide financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Strong Excel proficiency

ERP system experience

Strong reconciliation and reporting skills

Leadership and team management capability

Education

BCom Accounting

Tools

SAP

Pastel

Job description

A reputable finance firm in Gauteng is looking for an experienced finance professional to manage the full accounting function and lead a finance team. The ideal candidate will have a BCom Accounting, a minimum of 5 years of commercial accounting experience, and proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, ensuring compliance, and conducting financial reporting. This role offers autonomy in a stable environment, where your leadership will significantly impact the team's success.