Financial Controller

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a Financial Controller in Cape Town. This role involves overseeing accounting processes for accurate financial reporting, effective treasury management, and ensuring tax compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or a Chartered Accountant qualification, along with at least 3 years of relevant experience and advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in IFRS accounting and tax returns.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting processes for accurate financial reporting.
• Participate in treasury management and analyze financial needs.
• Collaborate for optimized tax processes and ensure compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Advanced Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting/finance

Chartered Accountant qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Financial Controller

Job Location: Cape Town

Job Type: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Optimize and oversee all accounting processes, including AR, AP, cash, costing & inventory, and general accounting, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Actively participate in treasury management, identifying financial needs, analyzing FX exposures, and handling daily cash and debt management
• Collaborate with the Country Controller and Tax Manager to ensure tax processes are optimized and tax reporting is accurate and compliant

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting/finance, or Chartered Accountant qualification (with at least 3 years' articles completed)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in IFRS accounting and tax returns review, ideally gained through anaha combination of audit and multinational finance roles
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly moved Excel
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with employees at all levels

Should you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application; kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.