Financial Controller

Network Recruitment International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment International is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its finance leadership team in Johannesburg. The role offers strategic financial oversight, governance, and the opportunity to lead senior finance professionals in a dynamic hospitality group.

You will manage month-end and year-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and provide insights to senior management, while liaising with auditors and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with 5-6 years post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of senior finance professionals.
• Oversee the financial reporting function, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Drive month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Ensure effective financial controls and governance frameworks are maintained.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Support business decision‑making through financial analysis and reporting.
• Liaise with auditors and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

An established and highly successful South African hospitality group is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its finance leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified CA(SA) who enjoys operating in a dynamic environment, providing strategic financial oversight, and leading high-performing finance professionals.

This role offers exposure to a well-respected organisation with a strong market presence, where you will play a key role in financial management, reporting, governance, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of senior finance professionals.


• Oversee the financial reporting function, ensuring accuracy and compliance.


• Drive month-end and year-end reporting processes.


• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.


• Ensure effective financial controls and governance frameworks are maintained.


• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management.


• Support business decision‑making through financial analysis and reporting.


• Liaise with auditors and other key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Qualified CA(SA)


• 5-6 years' post-qualification experience.


• Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar leadership role.


• Strong financial reporting, controls, and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience with Sage Intacct would be advantageous.


• Exposure to the hospitality industry is beneficial but not essential.