Financial Controller

Kingsleyirons Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company listed on the NYSE is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting, compliance, and team management. The ideal candidate will possess a BCom Finance Degree, extensive accounting experience, and strong interpersonal skills to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years' accounting experience in a similar role.
• Staff Management experience required.
• Knowledge of SOX / Sarbanes-Oxley.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage monthly management accounts and reconciliations.
• Oversee financial reporting, ensuring compliance with VAT and tax regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Financial and Junior Accountants.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BCom Finance Degree or equivalent

SAICA articles

Tools

Microsoft Navision / Dynamics

IBM Cognos

Job description

DESCRIPTION / SYNOPSIS: An exciting opportunity is available for a Financial Controller to join a multinational business listed on the NYSE.

This role will oversee the accounting and reporting functions of several South African entities.

Responsibilities include monthly reporting, audit and tax compliance, treasury oversight, and team management.

This position reports to the Senior Financial Manager and manages a team of Accountants.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BCom Finance Degree or equivalent
• Completed SAICA articles (preferred)
• 3 - 5 years' accounting experience in a similar role
• Staff Management experience
• Microsoft Navision / Dynamics, IBM Cognos experience highly advantageous
• SOX / Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge and experience
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Resilient, analytical, and solutions-driven

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and manage monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and fixed asset registers
• Oversee financial reporting including commentary and variance analysis
• Review and sign off on SOX control evidence, reconciliations, and templates
• Ensure VAT, income tax, and deferred tax compliance and submissions
• Manage treasury & cash flow, prepare forecasts, review payment packs, and release payments
• Coordinate audits with statutory team
• Manage cash flow, billing, collections, and intercompany settlements
• Review and maintain insurance schedules and contracts
• Compile budgets and forecasts, owning the OPEX budget
• Prepare reports for compliance and group reporting
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Financial and Junior Accountants
• Conduct performance appraisals and support team development

SOFT SKILLS / ADDITIONAL INFO

• Ability to operate in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Self-starter with excellent time management
• High attention to detail and ownership
• Commercially minded and adaptable

About The Employer

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Our consultants will assess your suitability. If you do not hear within 2 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful. We will retain your data as per POPIA unless you opt out.