Financial Controller

KingsleyIrons Recruitment; Rosebank; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Financial Controller at a leading multinational company. The role focuses on overseeing the accounting and reporting functions of several entities, ensuring compliance, managing a team, and contributing to strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a BCom Finance degree or equivalent, significant accounting experience, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years' accounting experience in a similar role.
• Staff management experience is required.
• Ability to operate in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage monthly management accounts and reconciliations.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Financial Accountants and Junior Accountants.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

BCom Finance Degree

Completed SAICA articles

Tools

Microsoft Navision / Dynamics

IBM Cognos

SOX/Sarbanes - Oxley knowledge

Job description

DESCRIPTION/SYNOPSIS:
An exciting opportunity is available for a Financial Controller to join a multinational business, listed on the NYSE. This role will oversee the accounting and reporting functions of several South African entities. You'll be responsible for monthly reporting, audit and tax compliance, treasury oversight, and team management. This role reports into the Senior Financial Manager and will be responsible for a team of Accountants.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BCom Finance Degree or equivalent
• Completed SAICA articles (preferred)
• 3 - 5 years' accounting experience in a similar role
• Staff Management experience
• Microsoft Navision / Dynamics, IBM Cognos experience highly advantageous
• SOX/Sarbanes - Oxley knowledge and experience.
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Resilient, analytical, and solutions-driven

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and manage monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and fixed asset registers
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting including commentary and variance analysis
• Review and sign off on all SOX control evidence, reconciliations, and templates
• Ensure VAT, income tax, and deferred tax compliance and submissions
• Treasury & Cashflow management
• Coordinate all internal and external audits in collaboration with the statutory team
• Manage cash flow, prepare forecasts, review payment packs and release payments
• Ensure timely billing, collections, and intercompany settlements
• Review and maintain short-term insurance schedules and contracts
• Compile budgets and forecasts, with full ownership of OPEX budget
• Prepare reports for STATS SA, BBBEE, and group compliance
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Financial Accountants and Junior Accountants
• Conduct performance appraisals, track deliverables, and support development

SOFTSKILLS/ADDITIONAL INFO:

• Ability to operate in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Self-starter with excellent time management
• High attention to detail and ownership of outputs
• Commercially minded and adaptable

Desired Skills:

• Excellent time management
• self starter
• High attention to detail

About The Employer:

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