Finance Controller - Strategic & Data-Driven Leader

Performability Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Financial Controller in South Africa to oversee finance operations and ensure adherence to financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have ERP experience, particularly with Sage or SAP, and a solid background in manufacturing is preferred. Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to drive financial reporting and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Sage X3 or SAP.
• Experience within a manufacturing industry is preferable.
• Understanding of IFRS and South African tax and regulatory environment.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee billing and accounting operations ensuring compliance.
• Prepare timely monthly management accounts.
• Develop budgets and forecasts, monitor performance.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting and adherence.
• Research complex accounting issues ensuring compliance.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain internal controls over financial transactions.
• Manage working capital and cash flow projections.
• Design business processes and accounting policies.
• Assist with annual audit preparation and management.
• Support costing and pricing exercises.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Process improvement

Intellectual curiosity

Education

CA

SAIPA

CIMA

ACCA

Bachelor's degree in data science

Bachelor's degree in economics

MBA with finance concentration

Tools

Sage

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Financial Controller in South Africa to oversee finance operations and ensure adherence to financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have ERP experience, particularly with Sage or SAP, and a solid background in manufacturing is preferred. Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to drive financial reporting and strategic decision-making.