Financial Controller

Network Finance; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a candidate transitioning from a solid audit background into a broader financial management role in South Africa. You will oversee financial reporting, month-end processes, and management accounts while supporting budgeting, forecasts, and controls.

The position offers exposure to statutory compliance, cash flow analysis, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate holds a BCom degree with completed SAICA articles and has progressed from Article Clerk to Audit

Qualifications

• BCom degree.
• Completed SAICA/related articles.
• Currently working in Audit – candidates still in audit are encouraged to apply.
• Progressed from Article Clerk to Audit Senior/Manager.
• Strong financial accounting and reporting knowledge.
• Good understanding of financial controls and compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on, proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of financial reporting and month-end processes.
• Oversee management accounts.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure financial controls and reconciliations are robust.
• Coordinate audits and statutory compliance.
• Analyse cash flow and financial data.
• Support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Improve finance processes and controls.

Skills

Audit experience

Financial accounting

Reporting

Analytical thinking

Proactive approach

Education

BCom degree

SAICA articles completed

Job description

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The ideal candidate will have:

• BCom degree
• Completed SAICA/related articles
• Currently working in Audit – candidates still in audit are encouraged to apply
• Ideally someone who has progressed from Article Clerk → Audit Senior/Manager
• Strong financial accounting and reporting knowledge
• Good understanding of financial controls and compliance
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• A hands-on, proactive approach

THE OPPORTUNITY

This role is perfect for someone who wants to transition from audit into a broader financial management environment, gaining valuable exposure to the full finance function.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of areas including:

• Financial reporting and month-end processes
• Management accounts
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial controls and reconciliations
• Audit coordination and statutory compliance
• Cash flow and financial analysis
• Supporting operational and commercial decision-making
• Improving finance processes and controls

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for future roles.