Financial Controller

Communicate Ct; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance and accounting firm in Stellenbosch is seeking a detail-driven Financial Controller to oversee tax compliance, manage IFRS consolidations, and support the Finance Department with crucial insights. The ideal candidate will have a BCom or BAcc degree and 3-5 years of experience in a similar role. This full-time opportunity values teamwork, initiative, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong technical expertise in tax compliance, auditing, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Own the IFRS consolidation of a multi-currency group.
• Prepare and manage audit files and assist auditors during annual audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Work under pressure to meet deadlines

Consolidations

Company insurance

BEE process and audits

Education

Completed BCom or BAcc accounting degree with completed SAIPA or SAICA articles

Hons Degree

Tools

Accounting Software

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a knack for navigating complex accounting functions? We’re on the hunt for an exceptional Financial Controller to join our team and support a high-performing Finance Department. This role goes beyond the numbers; you’ll provide crucial insights, take ownership of key processes, and help shape the financial backbone of a dynamic organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Own the IFRS consolidation of a multi‑currency group (excess of 15 companies) with subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates, and oversee the compilation of a consolidated set of Annual Financial Statements for the group.
• Oversee the full insurance function, including renewals, claims, and asset management.
• Review and approve monthly rooftop rental invoices.
• Prepare management accounts for smaller entities and submit EMP201s.
• Review and finalize month‑end journals, including provisions, intercompany transactions, and reconciliations.
• Review and approve Livewires reports before sales invoices are generated.
• Review monthly sales invoices.
• Support sales invoicing and weekly bank processing when needed.
• Review supplier payments and oversee bank account maintenance.
• Prepare and manage audit files and assist auditors during annual audits.
• Handle VAT, EMP, and Income Tax registrations for new companies.
• Review VAT calculations and returns; assist with annual income tax submissions.
• Budget for the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Department and refine processes.
• Conduct BEE audits and related processes.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

Gain exposure to both Investments and Engineering operations.

Be part of a team that values initiative, collaboration, and growth.

Work with a company that encourages continuous improvement and innovation.

What We’re Looking For

• A self‑starter with a passion for problem‑solving and delivering results.
• Strong technical expertise in tax compliance, auditing, and financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to teamwork and driving success within a high‑performing finance team.

Skills & Experience

• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork.
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Consolidations: non‑negotiable.
• Company insurance (advantage).
• BEE process and audits (advantage).

Qualification

• Completed BCom or BAcc accounting degree with completed SAIPA or SAICA articles.
• Hons Degree will be beneficial.
• Minimum 3‑5 years experience in a similar role.

Contact CORNE JONKER on quoting the Ref: CTF021659.

Key Skills

• Accounting Software, GAAP, QuickBooks, General Ledger Accounting, Accounting, IFRS, Sage, Regulatory Reporting, Workers' Compensation Law, Budgeting, ERP Systems, Financial Management.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1