Financial Controller — IFRS Audit Lead (Contract)

Smith Garb and Associates CC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A global leader in data and artificial intelligence is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of statutory audits and ensure compliance within the finance team. This role requires a qualified accountant with proven experience in leading audits, strong IFRS knowledge, and a solutions-driven mindset. The Financial Controller will engage with stakeholders to prepare financial documentation, manage relationships with external auditors, and support compliance initiatives. This opportunity is for a contract position and requires immediate availability.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Accountant.
• Proven experience as the primary liaison during statutory audits.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS, with strong exposure to IFRS 15.

Responsibilities

• Assess historical financial information for audit completion.
• Engage with stakeholders for statutory audit evidence.
• Manage relationships with external financial statement preparers.
• Lead interactions with external auditors.
• Identify gaps and implement process improvements.

Skills

Financial Controller experience

Statutory audits

IFRS knowledge

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Audit management expertise

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Job description

A global leader in data and artificial intelligence is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of statutory audits and ensure compliance within the finance team. This role requires a qualified accountant with proven experience in leading audits, strong IFRS knowledge, and a solutions-driven mindset. The Financial Controller will engage with stakeholders to prepare financial documentation, manage relationships with external auditors, and support compliance initiatives. This opportunity is for a contract position and requires immediate availability.