Financial Co-ordinator

Greys Recruitment; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Co-ordinator based in Randburg to build and manage financial infrastructure. Key responsibilities include overseeing month-end closures, multi-entity consolidations, and audit preparations. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in accounting or audit, familiarity with IFRS/GAAP, and a professional accounting qualification. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial systems are essential. This is a full-time on-site position offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in accounting, financial control, or audit.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS or GAAP.
• Proven experience in month‑end closing and consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Prepare management accounts, P&L, and balance sheets.
• Lead audit preparation and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Accounting

Financial controlling

Audit preparation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CA / CPA / CIMA)

Tools

Advanced Excel

Google Sheets

ERP / accounting systems

Job description

Financial Co-ordinator

Fourways Johannesburg

Role Overview

The Financial Co-ordinator will build and manage the organisation’s financial infrastructure, including accounting systems, reporting frameworks, and internal controls. The role is responsible for month-end closing, consolidations across multiple entities, audit preparation, compliance, and financial reporting. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑growing, low‑structure environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Controlling & Accounting

• Manage month-end, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Oversee multi-entity consolidations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintain accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation.
• Handle day-to-day accounting tasks with support from a Finance / Admin Associate.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare management accounts, P&L, balance sheets, and cash-flow statements.
• Conduct budget vs actual analysis and cost tracking.
• Produce financial reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure audit readiness and maintain compliant financial records.

Compliance & Audit

• Lead audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and reporting requirements.

Systems & Process Development

• Develop scalable financial systems, policies, and SOPs.
• Improve reporting processes and implement automation where possible.
• Work cross‑functionally to align financial processes with operational needs.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• 5–10 years’ experience in accounting, financial control, or audit.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS or GAAP.
• Proven experience in month‑end closing, consolidations, and audit preparation.
• Experience building or improving financial systems and reporting structures.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA / CPA / CIMA) preferred.
• Fluency in English; and French or Portuguese is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets and strong financial system proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with ERP / accounting system implementation or optimisation.

Soft Skills

• Clear communicator with strong cross‑functional awareness.
• Highly detail-oriented, hands‑on, and thorough.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in low‑structure environments.
• High integrity, accountability, and reliability.

Non‑Negotiables

• Strong technical accounting expertise (IFRS / GAAP).
• Proven consolidation and month‑end close experience.
• Ability to build financial systems from scratch.
• Full‑time on‑site work attendance (5 days / week).
• High attention to detail and strong integrity.