Financial Controller

Logicalis Group (DE); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

An international IT solutions provider in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Controller. The role involves overseeing financial operations, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate holds a CA(SA) qualification and has experience in financial management, particularly in the IT sector. Join a dynamic team where you can make a significant impact on the company's financial strategy.

Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years post articles experience.
• Experience in the IT industry is an advantage.
• Strong integrity and ethical judgement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations, budgeting, and compliance.
• Manage cash flow and financial forecasting.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting to group and regulators.

Skills

Technical financial expertise

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Leadership and people management

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Financial Controller in Cape Town at Logicalis

It’s not just IT solutions, It’s IT global know-how! Logicalis is an international multi-skilled solution provider providing digital enablement services to help customers harness digital technology and innovative services to deliver powerful business outcomes.

Our customers span industries and geographical regions; and our focus is to engage in the dynamics of our customers’ vertical markets; including financial services, TMT (telecommunications, media and technology), education, healthcare, retail, government, manufacturing and professional services, and apply the skills of our 4,500 employees in modernising key digital pillars; data centre and cloud services, security and network infrastructure, workspace communications and collaboration, data and information strategies, and IT operation modernisation. We are the advocates for our customers for some of the world’s leading technology companies including Cisco, HPE, IBM, CA Technologies, NetApp, Microsoft, Oracle, VMware and ServiceNow

Logicalis employees are innovative, smart, entrepreneurial and customer centric, with a shared ambition of making Logicalis the worlds leading IT Solutions provider!

We offer speedy decision‑making, opportunities for personal development, and a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates our diversity.

Join us and become a part of something epic!

ROLE PURPOSE

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Financial Controller to lead our finance and accounting operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, and internal controls. As a key member of the Finance team, the Financial Controller will play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy and ensuring the organization’s financial health and regulatory compliance.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completed articles
• 1 – 2 years post articles experience
• Having worked in the IT industry would be an added advantage
• Technical financial expertise – deep understanding of IFRS, regulations and compliance
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong integrity and ethical judgement
• Technological savvy
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Leadership and people management

Budgeting, forecasting and planning

• Manage the cash flow position of the company and associated cash flow planning and availability of funds through daily, weekly and long‑term forecasting.
• Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes operational needs, borrowing repayments and covenant requirements.
• Develop predictive financial analysis to provide insight into operations and business plans.
• Execute a detailed budget (income statement, balance sheet and cash flow) and 3‑year plan based on group guidelines and high‑level assumptions.
• Analyse business activities to ensure accurate forecasting and subsequent reporting.

Reporting

• Monthly reporting to group following IFRS and group accounting policies, including a flash report, management pack and forecast pack.
• Weekly reporting of the cash flow forecast.
• Daily reporting of the cash position.
• Half‑yearly group disclosure reporting.
• B‑BEE reporting.
• Ad hoc reporting.
• Compile and draft annual financial statements for the companies.
• Ensure that all tax returns are completed accurately and time‑ly.

Accounting and Compliance

• Oversee the day‑to‑day financial operations, billings, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, banking, general ledger and fixed assets.
• Ensure adherence to IFRS, Companies Act and group accounting policies through the design and maintenance of adequate processes and controls.
• Manage the external audit process and liaise with the auditors to complete any requests for information.
• Compile information required for the B‑BEE audit.
• Comply with all internal compliance audit requirements.
• Stay abreast of latest accounting and compliance developments and undergo training for personal development.
• Work effectively and co‑operatively with others within the organization to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Establish and maintain cordial relationships with funders, consultants, bankers, auditors, customers and suppliers.
• Supervise, manage and develop the Finance team.
• Encourage personal and professional development within the team.
• Manage KPIs through a formal process to manage over performers and under performers.

PERSON REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: CA(SA)

Disclaimer: Strictly fair and non‑discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Employment Equity (EE) and affirmative action measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with Logicalis SA’s Employment Equity plans

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