Financial Controller

A24 Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a proactive Financial Controller to oversee payroll processing and financial reporting across group entities. The role involves managing compliance, efficiency, and team performance, while also handling financial accounting tasks and process improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and 7+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in payroll, financial control, or accounting is essential.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, tax, and statutory requirements.
• Leadership and collaboration skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing for compliance with laws and policies.
• Manage financial accounting and prepare management accounts.
• Lead process improvements and optimize financial software.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and group policies.
• Mentor the finance and payroll team.

Skills

Payroll Management

Financial Accounting

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance (CPA/CIMA preferred)

Tools

Pastel Partner

Dbit

Pastel Payroll

Job description

Overview

Job Overview: We are seeking a proactive Financial Controller to oversee payroll processing and financial reporting across group entities. Drive compliance, efficiency, and team performance while managing risks and building key relationships to support strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Management: Oversee weekly/monthly payroll for compliance with laws, taxes, and policies; produce reports; handle EMP201, IRP5, tax filings; manage ad-hoc adjustments; advise HR/management; operate Dbit/Pastel Payroll; train on legislative updates; oversee UIF/COIDA/IOD claims; prepare for audits.
• Financial Accounting & Control: Manage purchase ledger, bank payments, journal entries; oversee debtors ledger; reconcile balance sheets, VAT, PAYE; prepare management accounts, packs, turnover analysis; assist budgeting/forecasting; coordinate annual audits.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Lead control enhancements, automation, best practices; optimize Pastel Partner and financial software; recommend new tools for efficiency.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure statutory/group policy adherence (e.g., employment equity, BEE, SDL); maintain records/audit trails; implement legislative updates.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Mentor finance/payroll team; foster internal/external relationships; support group initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance (CPA/CIMA preferred)
• 7+ years in payroll/financial control/accounting
• Strong payroll/tax/statutory knowledge
• Experience with Pastel Partner, Dbit, Pastel Payroll
• Leadership skills; detail-oriented, analytical

KPIs

Payroll accuracy, submission timeliness, audit compliance, efficiency gains, team development.

Work Environment

Hands-on role in dynamic setting; commit to improvement, professionalism, collaboration.