Financial Controller

A24 Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a proactive Financial Controller to oversee payroll processing and financial reporting. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, managing payroll, and leading team performance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 7 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of payroll, tax, and accounting software. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for leadership.

Qualifications

• 7 years in payroll / financial control / accounting.
• Strong payroll / tax / statutory knowledge.
• Leadership skills; detail-oriented analytical.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly / monthly payroll for compliance with laws and taxes.
• Manage purchase ledger, bank payments, and journal entries.
• Lead control enhancements and process improvements.

Skills

Accounting Software

GAAP

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Accounting

IFRS

Sage

Regulatory Reporting

Workers' Compensation Law

Budgeting

ERP Systems

Financial Management

Education

Bachelors in Accounting / Finance (CPA / CIMA preferred)

Tools

Pastel Partner

Dbit Pastel Payroll

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive Financial Controller to oversee payroll processing and financial reporting across group entities. Drive compliance efficiency and team performance while managing risks and building key relationships to support strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management : Oversee weekly / monthly payroll for compliance with laws taxes and policies; produce reports; handle EMP201 IRP5 tax filings; manage ad-hoc adjustments; advise HR / management; operate Dbit / Pastel Payroll; train on legislative updates; oversee UIF / COIDA / IOD claims; prepare for audits.

Financial Accounting & Control : Manage purchase ledger bank payments journal entries; oversee debtors ledger; reconcile balance sheets VAT PAYE; prepare management accounts packs turnover analysis; assist budgeting / forecasting; coordinate annual audits.

Systems & Process Improvement : Lead control enhancements automation best practices; optimize Pastel Partner and financial software; recommend new tools for efficiency.

Compliance & Risk Management : Ensure statutory / group policy adherence (e.g. employment equity BEE SDL); maintain records / audit trails; implement legislative updates.

Leadership & Collaboration : Mentor finance / payroll team; foster internal / external relationships; support group initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors in Accounting / Finance (CPA / CIMA preferred)
• 7 years in payroll / financial control / accounting
• Strong payroll / tax / statutory knowledge
• Experience with Pastel Partner Dbit Pastel Payroll
• Leadership skills; detail-oriented analytical

KPIs : Payroll accuracy submission timeliness audit compliance efficiency gains team development.

Work Environment : Hands-on role in dynamic setting; commit to improvement professionalism collaboration.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

Accounting Software, GAAP, QuickBooks, General Ledger Accounting, Accounting, IFRS, Sage, Regulatory Reporting, Workers' Compensation Law, Budgeting, ERP Systems, Financial Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1