Financial Controller

Network Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Pretoria is seeking a candidate to oversee financial control and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include managing statutory filings, coordinating payroll processes, and ensuring organizational readiness for audits. The ideal candidate will possess a BCom degree and have over 5 years of experience in a corporate environment. This role demands strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills suitable for a fast-paced, compliance-focused setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a similar role within a group or corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of SARS compliance and statutory filing processes.
• Proven experience in managing audits and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group compliance functions and manage statutory filings.
• Develop internal review and control frameworks for finance functions.
• Coordinate payroll processes and assist with budget preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Coordination across teams

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or Internal Auditing

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial control, regulatory compliance (SARS, CIPC, COIDA, DOL), internal control implementation, payroll coordination, and key register management. This role requires a strong technical background, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate efficiently across departments to maintain organizational integrity and readiness for audit and verification processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee group compliance functions, including SARS VAT, EMP, and Provisional Tax submissions.
• Manage secretarial and statutory filings for entities (CIPC, COIDA, DOL, SARS).
• Coordinate and support B-BBEE verification and external audit processes.
• Develop and implement internal review and control frameworks for finance functions.
• Oversee the maintenance of risk registers, asset registers, employee records, and user databases.
• Coordinate payroll processes and maintain the HR suite of payroll software.
• Assist with budget preparation and reporting cycles.
• Ensure compliance accuracy and timely submissions with zero penalties.
• Uphold data integrity and accessibility across all organizational registers and systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or Internal Auditing (essential).
• 5+ years experience in a similar role within a group or corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of SARS compliance, statutory filing processes, and financial control principles.
• Proven experience in managing audits, budgets, and B-BBEE verification processes.
• Proficiency in Pastel Accounting and Microsoft (Word and PowerPoint).
• Sound knowledge of payroll administration and HR systems management.

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and ensure compliance across several entities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across finance, HR, and operations teams.
• Strong sense of accountability, integrity, and ownership.
• Proactive and solutions-driven, with a commitment to continuous improvement.