Financial Controller

RecruitMyMom; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly scaling energy company is seeking a Financial Controller to enhance their finance engine. This hybrid role involves managing month-end closing, ensuring compliance with tax filings, and driving cash discipline. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of relevant experience, a degree in Accounting/Finance, and a passion for sustainability in renewable energy. Flexibility and effective communication are a must.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in accounting/controllership experience.
• Proven track record in timely filings/audits.
• Experience with energy or utilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close and management accounts.
• Run AR/AP including invoicing and collections.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE, and CIT.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Ownership mindset

Advanced Excel

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CIMA/SAIPA preferred

Tools

Odoo

Xero

Power BI

Job description

A rapidly scaling company powering South Africa’s clean energy future is looking for a Financial Controller to build the finance engine that scales with them. If you’re precise, deadline-reliable, and love turning numbers into decisions, this is your chance to shape that growth. This is a hybrid role with lots of flexibility for the right person.

What You’ll Do

• Own the month‑end close, management accounts, and clear variance commentary.
• Keep the GL clean: bank, balance‑sheet, and intercompany reconciliations; tight audit trail.
• Run AR/AP: invoicing, credit notes, collections, supplier reconciliations, and payment runs.
• Drive cash discipline: monthly cash‑flow forecasting; manage DSO/DPO.
• Ensure compliance: VAT, PAYE, CIT and statutory filings; coordinate external audits; maintain the fixed‑asset register.
• Build board packs & KPIs; partner with Commercial/Ops on pricing, billing, and contract changes.
• Improve systems & processes: ERP (Odoo/Xero), SOPs, and report automation.
• (Energy context) Revenue assurance: reconcile metering/usage to invoices; prevent revenue leakage.

What We’re Looking For

• Detail‑obsessed, structured, and calm under deadlines.
• Clear communicator who turns data into practical insight.
• Ownership mindset, high integrity, and steady follow‑through.

What Sets You Apart

• 5–8 years in accounting/controllership (energy, utilities, trading, or project environments a plus).
• Degree in Accounting/Finance; ACCA/CIMA/SAIPA preferred.
• Advanced Excel; hands‑on with ERP (Odoo/Xero). CaseWare/Power BI a plus.
• Proven track record delivering T+10 closes, clean reconciliations, and on‑time filings/audits.
• A passion for sustainability and renewable energy.