Financial Controller

Lexdan Select; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is assisting an FMCG company in Johannesburg seeking a Financial Controller. The successful candidate will oversee the month-end close process, ensure accurate management accounts, prepare financial statements, and coordinate audits. Essential qualifications include a CA(SA) and 3+ years' experience in financial control and corporate accounting. This role involves supervising teams to ensure compliance with tax regulations and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ post-articles experience in financial control or corporate accounting.
• Experience managing financial close, tax compliance, and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate management accounts.
• Lead preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and monthly review packs.
• Prepare annual financial statements and coordinate external audits.
• Oversee compliance with VAT, PAYE, and corporate income tax requirements.
• Supervise Accounts Payable, Bank & Cash, and Expense Control teams.

Skills

Financial close management

Tax compliance

Audit processes

Team supervision

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Job description

Lexdan Select is assisting an FMCG company based in Johannesburg with their search for a Financial Controller.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring timely, complete, and accurate management accounts.
• Lead preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and monthly review packs for management.
• Prepare annual financial statements and coordinate external audits to deliver clean outcomes.
• Oversee compliance with VAT, PAYE, and corporate income tax requirements.
• Supervise Accounts Payable, Bank & Cash, and Expense Control teams to ensure process efficiency and adherence to policy.

Requirements

• CA(SA) qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-articles experience in financial control, or corporate accounting.
• Proven experience managing financial close, tax compliance, and audit processes.