Financial Controller

Discovery Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services company in Gauteng seeks a detail-oriented finance professional to manage financial transactions and reporting. Responsibilities include month-end activities, payroll submission, and financial analysis to guide decision-making. Candidates should have a Finance Degree and a minimum of 2 years in the financial sector, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of working experience in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end activities, journal entries, and quarterly tax schedules.
• Review and report on budget vs actuals for cost centres.
• Compile annual budgets and manage costing for new office setups.
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensure governance and internal financial controls are adhered to.
• Submit monthly payroll for allocated cost centres.
• Calculate incentives and generate statements.
• Manage store invoices, dashboards, and escalations.
• Track income per stream and generate store-specific income statements.
• Forecast weekly store performance and present at Store Management EXCO.
• Support ongoing process enhancements and automation initiatives.

Skills

Strong Analytical and Methodical approach

MS Office Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Working in a team environment

Problem Solver

Education

Finance Degree or equivalent degree

Job description

Overview

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

Checking, recording and processing financial transactions and ensuring processes run effectively.

Areas of responsibility

Financial Management & Reporting

• Perform month-end activities, journal entries, and quarterly tax schedules
• Review and report on budget vs actuals for Greater Marketing cost centres
• Compile annual budgets and manage costing for new office setups
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making
• Ensure governance and internal financial controls are adhered to.

Payroll & Incentives

• Submit monthly payroll for allocated cost centres
• Calculate incentives and generate statements
• Perform WHC calculations

Store Operations & Income Tracking

• Manage store invoices, dashboards, and escalations
• Track income per stream and generate store-specific income statements
• Forecast weekly store performance and present at Store Management EXCO
• Oversee stock management

Process Improvement

• Support ongoing process enhancements, automation initiatives, and value-add activities

Essential

Education and Experience

• Finance Degree or equivalent degree

Experience

• At least 2 of working experience in a financial services.

Competencies

• Strong Analytical and Methodical approach
• MS Office Knowledge
• Attention to Detail
• Working in a team environment
• Problem Solver

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.