Financial Controller

Communicate Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a finance professional to manage daily financial transactions, prepare reconciliations, and assist with payroll. Candidates should have a completed BCom or equivalent in Finance/Accounting and a minimum of 12 years accounting experience. Proficiency in accounting systems like Sage Evolution and strong Excel skills are essential. This role requires attention to detail and effective communication with internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years accounting experience, ideally with hospitality or retail exposure.
• Completed SAIPA articles or equivalent.
• Familiarity with VAT processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions and maintain supplier accounts.
• Assist with payroll inputs and customer invoicing.
• Support external audits and maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Accounting experience

Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

BCom or equivalent in Finance / Accounting

Tools

Sage Evolution

Online banking platforms

Job description

Process daily and monthly financial transactions accurately, ensuring all supporting documents and approvals are in place

Maintain supplier accounts, prepare reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate payment cycles

Assist with preparing payment batches, loading beneficiaries, and ensuring suppliers receive correct remittance information

Manage petty cash checks, reconcile bank activity, and keep cash flow records updated

Submit monthly payroll inputs and assist with payroll-related administration

Prepare customer invoices, support the monthly billing run, and monitor debtor ageing for risks or exceptions

Support asset and stock oversight through periodic spot checks and record updates

Keep financial records organised, complete filing, and maintain accurate audit-ready documentation

Process VAT-related information correctly and assist with customs-related submissions when required

Ensure financial policies, approval workflows, and internal control procedures are consistently followed

Assemble required schedules and information for external audit and respond to audit queries

Provide support to the finance team on ad-hoc financial tasks and data requests

Skills & Experience

Completed SAIPA articles or a BCom degree with minimum 12 years accounting experience

Exposure to hospitality, retail, or multi-site operations beneficial

Experience working on accounting systems such as Sage Evolution or similar ERP platforms

Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Familiarity with online banking platforms and payment processing (Nedbank experience is an advantage)

Solid understanding of VAT processes and compliance requirements

Strong attention to detail with a disciplined, process-driven working style

Comfortable managing deadlines, handling pressure, and prioritising effectively

Clear and professional communication skills for engaging with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and statutory bodies

Ability to follow structured procedures while maintaining high levels of accuracy and control

Qualification

Competed BCom or equivalent in Finance / Accounting

Completed articles beneficial