Financial Controller

PerformIT Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in South Africa seeks an experienced Financial Controller to enhance financial performance and reporting capabilities. This role involves driving compliance, leading ad hoc projects, and implementing innovative automation in financial processes. Candidates should possess a BCom in Accounting, strong IFRS knowledge, and project leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• BCom in Accounting with completed articles required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Tax laws essential.
• Experience with financial reporting and technology-driven automation skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial projects including preparation of Annual Financial Statements on CaseWare.
• Oversee asset management and maintain compliance records.
• Implement technology-driven automation to improve financial processes.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Tax Knowledge

Automation

Project Leadership

Education

BCom in Accounting

Tools

CaseWare

Dashboard Platforms

AI Applications

Job description

Our Client is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join their team.

The Financial Controller will be required to drive financial excellence, ensure compliance, and enhance our reporting and automation capabilities.

Requirements:
BCom in Accounting with completed articles
Strong knowledge of IFRS and Tax laws
Experience in financial reporting, CaseWare, and dashboard platforms, AI applications
Ability to lead projects and work independently
Passion for technology, automation, and process improvement

Key Responsibilities:
Lead ad hoc financial projects from start to finish, including, but not limited to:
the preparation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) on CaseWare
Spearhead the migration to enhanced reporting and dashboard platforms
Oversee asset management across the group
Maintain statutory and secretarial records to ensure compliance
Provide technical advice and research on IFRS and Tax legislation
Research and implement technology-driven automation to streamline and improve financial processes
Support other financial functions as needed, including but not limited to:
Reconciliations
Month-end processes
Financial analysis and reporting