Financial Controller

Joubert and Associates; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier of organic ingredients is seeking an ambitious Accountant to manage accounting and financial functions for their South African branches. Candidates should be qualified Chartered Accountants with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance, financial reporting, and maintaining robust financial controls. Excellent communication skills are a must, along with a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience with SME practice articles.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry will be advantageous.
• Self-starter with strong initiative and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for end to end accounting and financial management functions.
• Implement robust controls and ensure compliance excellence.
• Oversee group’s fiscal activity, including treasury and budgeting.

Skills

Qualified Chartered Accountant

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job description

Biosylx (Pty) Ltd forms part of the Biosylx Group, a leading global supplier of organic ingredients, natural products and superfoods, partnering with key players in the food and beverage, nutrition and cosmetic industries worldwide. The company is deeply committed to sustainability, protecting biodiversity and fostering socio-economic development in the communities it serves.

Biosylx (Pty) Ltd has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, skilled, dynamic Accountant who will be responsible for the end to end accounting and financial management functions across all the South African entities. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing robust controls, compliance excellence and ensuring strategic financial reporting to the local Board and group.

Specific duties include :

• Statutory returns and compliance
• Financial management of the South African entities, including creditors, debtors, payroll and management accounts
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Oversee group’s fiscal activity, including treasury, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and auditing
• Ensure timely financial and statistical reports
• Analyse costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plan
• Design, implement and maintain robust internal financial controls and procedures
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and legislation
• Tax compliance for all streams
• IT coordination
• Risk management

Requirements :

• Qualified Chartered Accountant
• 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience with SME practice articles
• Experience in the manufacturing industry will be advantageous
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, South African GAAP, and Companies Act requirements
• Self-starter with strong initiative and ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Detail-orientated with commitment to accuracy and quality
• Comfortable working within an international group structure with overseas principles