Finance & Controls Officer

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established group in South Africa is seeking a Finance & Controls Officer to ensure financial governance and compliance across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will possess a BCom degree and 1-3 years' experience in finance or compliance, along with strong skills in Pastel Accounting and Microsoft applications. This role offers exposure to group-level finance functions and the opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in accounting, finance, or compliance required.
• Experience with multi-entity environments is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of SARS, CIPC, and statutory compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review group compliance functions including SARS VAT, EMP, and Provisional tax submissions.
• Administer statutory and secretarial filings with CIPC, COIDA, DOL, and SARS.
• Develop and maintain internal review and control sheets for finance functions.
• Support external audits and budget preparation processes.
• Maintain asset, employee, and company registers.
• Coordinate payroll and ensure accuracy of payroll software.

Skills

Proficiency in Pastel Accounting

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or Internal Auditing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Reference : NFR

• Angie-1Are you a detail-driven finance professional who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and structured processes?

This is your chance to join a multi-entity organisation where you will play a pivotal role in financial governance, statutory compliance, and internal controls. Our client is a well-established group with diverse operations and a strong culture of integrity, compliance, and professional excellence.

They are looking for a Finance & Controls Officer to join their Group Finance team and ensure that financial processes and statutory obligations are managed efficiently and accurately.

Duties & Responsibilities

In this role, you will work across compliance, audit preparation, payroll coordination, and register management, gaining exposure to group-level finance functions.

This is an ideal opportunity for a professional who enjoys hands‑on financial work, implementing controls, and supporting senior management in maintaining operational excellence. If you are looking for a role with visibility across multiple entities, strong governance exposure, and opportunities to develop professionally, this is an excellent career step.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review group compliance functions including SARS VAT, EMP, and Provisional tax submissions.
• Administer statutory and secretarial filings with CIPC, COIDA, DOL, and SARS.
• Develop and maintain internal review and control sheets for finance functions.
• Support external audits, B‑BBEE verification, and budget preparation processes.
• Maintain key registers such as asset registers, employee records, company registers, and risk databases.
• Coordinate payroll and ensure the HR suite of payroll software is accurate and up to date.

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or Internal Auditing (essential).

Experience: 1–3 years' experience in accounting, finance, or compliance. Experience with multi‑entity environments or group‑level reporting advantageous.

Skills: Proficiency in Pastel Accounting and Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint). Excellent organisational and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high data integrity.

Non‑Negotiables

Solid understanding of SARS, CIPC, and statutory compliance processes. High level of accountability, reliability, and professional integrity.

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