Financial Controller

Network Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation provided

Job summary

Network Recruitment seeks a hands-on Financial Controller to join the leadership team in the Eastern Cape. You will oversee the finance function, ensure governance, manage reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and provide strategic financial insights to management.

The role requires 5+ years in finance with IFRS knowledge, strong controls, and team leadership. Live-in accommodation is provided as part of a competitive package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant finance experience with strong reporting and controls.
• Proven ability to manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and internal controls experience.
• Experience with auditing and liaising with external stakeholders.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a finance team.

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 IFRS compliance and internal controls.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and financial planning.
• Oversee month-end and year-end reporting with auditors.
• Lead and develop finance team members.

Skills

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

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