Financial Controller

Communicate Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a capable Accountant to prepare and review monthly management accounts and oversee financial reconciliations from Randburg. The role requires strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to mentor junior team members in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure VAT compliance, support audit activities, and contribute to cash flow management while upholding strict financial controls and policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant accounting and reporting experience.
• Strong financial reporting and reconciliations experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
• Review Income Statement and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and controls.
• Manage VAT reconciliations, submissions and payments.
• Oversee the fixed asset register and related reconciliations.
• Manage annual audit requirements and liaise with external auditors.
• Support cash flow management and treasury-related activities.
• Lead and mentor junior finance team members.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Fast-paced environment

Education

BCom Accounting or related degree

SAICA/SAIPA Articles completed

CA(SA) advantageous

Job description

Job description:

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts
• Review Income Statement and Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and controls
• Manage VAT reconciliations, submissions and payments
• Oversee the fixed asset register and related reconciliations
• Manage annual audit requirements and liaise with external auditors
• Support cash flow management and treasury-related activities
• Lead and mentor junior finance team members

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ of relevant accounting and reporting experience
• Strong financial reporting and reconciliations experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Qualification:

• BCom Accounting or related degree
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles
• CA(SA) advantageous