Financial Controller

Tsebo Solutions Group; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A Facilities Services Company located in Midrand, South Africa, is seeking a Mid-Senior level Finance Manager to lead financial reporting and manage key teams. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in financial accounting. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in budgeting and forecasting. This full-time position offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading monthly financial reporting with precision, ensuring alignment with budgets and forecasts.
• Driving compliance with financial policies and procedures to maintain a robust control environment.
• Managing and mentoring the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Cashbook teams to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Overseeing budgeting and forecasting cycles, including annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Supporting internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and risk mitigation.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with operations, payroll, commercial, and business development teams to drive financial performance.
• Analyzing and interpreting financial variances, providing insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Ensuring accurate cost allocations and income statement validity at site level.
• Reviewing and authorizing payment packs, maintaining financial integrity.
• Maintaining financial systems and tools.

Skills

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Commercial and financial acumen

Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Proven leadership and people management skills

Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

Ability to work cross-functionally and manage diverse teams

Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting

Knowledge of financial controls and audit processes

Customer service orientation and stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or equivalent

CIMA, SAICA, or SAIPA membership beneficial

SAICA articles advantageous

3–5 years’ experience in financial accounting and controlling

Strong commercial and operational understanding

Security industry experience is a plus

Tools

QlikView

Microsoft D365

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leading monthly financial reporting with precision, ensuring alignment with budgets and forecasts
• Driving compliance with financial policies and procedures to maintain a robust control environment
• Managing and mentoring the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Cashbook teams to ensure efficiency and accuracy
• Overseeing budgeting and forecasting cycles, including annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Supporting internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and risk mitigation
• Collaborating cross-functionally with operations, payroll, commercial, and business development teams to drive financial performance
• Analyzing and interpreting financial variances, providing insights that inform strategic decisions
• Ensuring accurate cost allocations and income statement validity at site level
• Reviewing and authorizing payment packs, maintaining financial integrity
• Maintaining financial systems and tools, including QlikView and Microsoft D365
• Contributing to business reviews, revenue reconciliations, and mid-cycle wage sign-offs

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency (Microsoft D365 advantageous)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage diverse teams
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Knowledge of financial controls and audit processes
• Customer service orientation and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or equivalent
• CIMA, SAICA, or SAIPA membership beneficial
• SAICA articles advantageous
• 3–5 years’ experience in financial accounting and controlling
• Strong commercial and operational understanding
• Security industry experience is a plus

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Facilities Services