Financial Controller

Conova Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Conova Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to safeguard financial integrity and drive profitability across its Western Cape stores. You will oversee monthly results, cash flow, and internal controls while partnering with operations to optimise performance.

The role requires SAICA-connected training, strong Excel skills, and experience with Sage or Xero. A fast-paced retail environment advantage is noted. Based in Cape Town CBD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Honours preferred for advanced technical depth.
• SAICA articles completed or in progress is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly financial results per store and consolidated group.
• Analyse store-level profitability and cost drivers (sales, food, labour, overheads).
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and daily sales reconciliation.
• Ensure SARS compliance (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax) and assist with audits.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for finance and store processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Honours Degree in Accounting

SAICA Articles completed

Tools

Sage

Xero

Excel

Job description

Financial Controller Conova Pty Ltd•CPT - CBD, Western Cape, ZA

About our Client

Our client is an expanding franchise business with 30 stores across the Western Cape, including the George/Knysna area. They have grown quite a lot in the last 10 years, going from owning 11 stores to 30 stores.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a hands‑on and commercially driven Financial Controller to support its franchise operations. This role ensures financial integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance across multiple stores while partnering with operations to drive profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly financial results per store and consolidated group


• Analyse store-level profitability (sales, food costs, labour, overheads)


• Monitor key cost drivers including food, labour, and expenses


• Ensure accurate daily sales reconciliation and cash control processes


• Ensure SARS compliance (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax)


• Oversee audit readiness and internal controls


• Develop and maintain SOPs for finance and store processes


• Design and enhance financial and operational reporting


• Manage creditors, debtors, and accounting staff


• Monitor cash flow and working capital across stores

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance


• Honours Degree in Accounting (preferred)


• Completed SAICA Articles


• 0-2 years post-articles experience


• Exposure to retail, FMCG or QSR environments (advantageous)


• Strong knowledge of SARS compliance


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills


• Experience with accounting systems (Sage, Xero, etc.)


• POS systems experience (advantageous)


• Commercial and operational mindset


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Attention to detail and high accuracy


• Ability to work in fast-paced environment


• Strong communication and leadership skills