Financial Controller -JHB

The South African Breweries; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry seeks a Financial Accountant to enhance governance and reporting in Gauteng. This role demands expertise in accounting methods, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage financial data effectively. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in accounting, have significant FMCG experience, and possess excellent communication skills to drive cross-functional cooperation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in FMCG environment.
• 3-5 years prior related position experience required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods in line with financial standards.
• Prepare balance sheet cash flow forecasts and month-end reporting.
• Manage health of all balance sheet accounts and ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Analytical approach

Good problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Team cooperation

Flexible with duties

Education

Degree in Accounting or related field

Post-graduate qualification

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : July 05, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Key Roles and Responsibilities :

• Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies, and principles internally in line with global policies and externally with regards to financial reporting standards.
• To ensure accurate reporting and appropriate governance of all elements contained on the balance sheet.
• Continuous improvement review and implementation for all processes housed in working capital.
• Engagement with all functions within the business to provide detailed review of the working capital performance & Balance sheet.
• Reviewing the impact of margin performance on all the elements of working capital.
• Overall release of balance sheet journal entries (accruals, sundry debtors, owner drivers, FI payments (third party payments), CMI claims, inter depot claims).
• Balance sheet reconciliation review and investigation for all balance sheet accounts.
• Manage the health of all balance sheet accounts in terms of aging, the validity of transactions within the account, debit transactions in credit accounts, and vice versa.
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles internally in line with global policies and externally about financial reporting standards
• Prepare and present balance sheet cash flow forecasts / LE.
• Ensure adherence and proper documentation for MICS and SOX.
• Provide ongoing financial accounting technical support for the business to the zone for the balance sheet.
• Prepare Balance sheet presentation status to the BU Director
• Prepare balance sheet commentary for month end reporting
• Strong process knowledge
• Able to work on own initiative and prioritize workload effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to generate team cooperation
• Analytical approach / good problem-solving skills
• Capable of being entrusted with “confidential” information
• Ability to be flexible with duties and scope of work

Minimum Requirements :

• Degree in Accounting or related field and post-graduate qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in FMCG environment, with 3-5 years prior related
• position experience required