Financial Controller

Network Finance; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation provided

Competitive salary package

Lifestyle opportunity in the Eastern C

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Financial Controller to join its leadership team. The role focuses on financial reporting, controls, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and delivering insights for management. You will oversee the finance function, ensure strong governance, and support strategic decisions with accurate analysis.

The position offers live-in accommodation and a highly competitive package, presenting a prime opportunity for career growth and a lifestyle change in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Must hold a BCom Accounting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the full finance function and team.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare annual financial statements.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and internal controls.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial planning.
• Support audits and liaise with external stakeholders.
• Drive improvements in controls and reporting.
• Monitor costs and business performance for management.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management.
• Lead and develop finance team members.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial Reporting

Financial Controls

IFRS

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Cash Flow Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership & Team Development

Education

BCom Accounting

SAICA Articles advantageous

AGA(SA)/SAIPA advantageous

Job description

Our client is seeking a Financial Controller to join their leadership team. This role is ideal for a hands‑on finance professional who enjoys financial reporting, controls, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and providing meaningful insights to management.

The successful candidate will oversee the finance function, ensure strong financial governance, manage reporting processes, and support strategic business decisions through accurate financial analysis and operational support.

This role offers accommodation and a highly competitive package, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for both career growth and a lifestyle change.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the full finance function
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes
• Prepare annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal financial controls
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial planning
• Oversee month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Liaise with auditors and external stakeholders
• Drive improvements in financial controls and reporting processes
• Monitor operational costs and business performance
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management
• Lead and develop finance team members

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education:

• BCom Accounting, Finance, or related qualification
• Completed SAICA Articles advantageous
• AGA(SA), SAIPA, or similar professional registration advantageous

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' relevant finance experience
• Financial reporting and financial controls experience
• Budgeting and forecasting experience
• Audit exposure essential
• Team leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience within hospitality, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, or operational environments advantageous

Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Controls
• IFRS
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Analysis
• Cash Flow Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership & Team Development

Why Apply?

• Live-in accommodation provided
• Competitive salary package
• Broad exposure across finance and operations
• Strong leadership opportunity
• Lifestyle opportunity in the Eastern Cape
• Work closely with senior management and key stakeholders