Financial Controller (CA)SA

Peace Solutions Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a highly skilled Divisional Financial Controller to join their Finance team. This role involves managing audit relationships, enhancing financial reporting accuracy, and optimizing accounting systems. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years’ management experience in a manufacturing setting and strong leadership skills. This position offers a full-time contract in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in financial reporting and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit relationships.
• Review weekly flash reports.
• Improve accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.
• Design and implement effective accounting programs.
• Drive optimization of accounting systems and resources.
• Monitor processes to enhance productivity.
• Manage change and improvement projects.
• Ensure accurate preparation of accounts and forecasts.
• Oversee financial management and internal controls.
• Liaise with stakeholders including auditors.
• Lead, develop, and manage accounting staff.

Skills

Management experience

Strong systems knowledge

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Site: Melrose Arch, Johannesburg

Department: Finance

Salary: Market related

Overview

Seeking a highly skilled and motivated Divisional Financial Controller to join a dynamic Finance team who are passionate about driving financial excellence and operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ management experience within a manufacturing environment

Job Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong systems knowledge and analytical capability.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and manage multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal and external audit relationships.
• Review weekly flash reports and support central office reporting.
• Improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.
• Design, implement, and maintain effective accounting programs, controls, and processes.
• Drive optimization of divisional accounting systems, people, and resources to ensure performance excellence.
• Monitor processes, systems, and trends to enhance productivity and support strategic objectives.
• Manage change and improvement projects, including benchmarking and recommending enhancements to accounting and IT systems.
• Ensure accurate preparation and reporting of accounts, taxation, budgets, and forecasts.
• Oversee financial management and internal controls.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, business units, and suppliers.
• Lead, develop, and manage divisional accounting staff and performance.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time