Financial Controller

Joubert & Associates; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of organic ingredients in Paarl is seeking a skilled Accountant responsible for comprehensive accounting and financial management across South African entities. The candidate should be a qualified Chartered Accountant with 3-5 years of experience, particularly in the manufacturing sector, and possess a detail-oriented approach to financial compliance and reporting. This role offers the opportunity to engage with international principles while ensuring robust financial controls.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience with SME practice articles.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Ensure statutory returns and compliance.
• Manage financial activities including creditors and debtors.
• Oversee financial analysis and reporting.
• Design and maintain financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Chartered Accountant

IFRS knowledge

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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