Financial Controller SA

Dentsu; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Controller to strengthen the group’s financial control environment, drive policy adherence, and enable reliable reporting under IFRS. You will lead a team, coordinate with audits, and partner with global finance to implement control improvements.

The role requires CA(SA), 3–5 years post-qualification experience, and a track record in audits, accounting policy governance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) with 3–5 years post-qualification experience.
• Proven expertise in financial control, audits, and IFRS and regulatory reporting.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce internal financial controls and accounting policies across the group.
• Ensure accurate balance sheet reporting and proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Oversee compliance with global financial control policies across markets and regions.
• Manage internal and external audits and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Oversee month-end balance sheet reconciliations and reporting timelines.
• Guide budgeting and reforecasting for the balance sheet and cash flow.

Skills

Financial control

Audit management

Technical accounting

Taxation

Regulatory reporting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Accountant CA(SA)

Tools

SAP BPC

Navision

Job description

The Financial Controller is responsible for managing and strengthening the financial control environment across a large market or region. This role ensures the consistent application of internal financial controls, technical accounting policies, and finance procedures, aligned with global standards. It plays a key role in driving compliance, supporting audit readiness, and enabling reliable financial reporting. The position supports the implementation of Financial Control strategy, promotes continuous improvement in financial processes, and serves as the key liaison for external auditors, group policies, and financial governance activities.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Compliance

• Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of robust internal financial controls and accounting policies across the group.
• Ensure accurate and reliable balance sheet reporting and proactively identify underlying risks and opportunities.
• Monitor and implement global financial control policies and standards across markets and regions.
• Oversee compliance with local team, tax, treasury, and risk management requirements.
• Manage internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely and effective responses to audit findings and regulatory compliance requirements.

Operational Finance

• Oversee month-end balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with group reporting timelines.
• Assist with operational finance activities, including payment releases, tax review, intercompany reconciliations, and cash collections.
• Manage ad hoc finance projects and ensure deliverables meet internal expectations.
• Managing the cross-backup function for the accountants and finance reporting team
• Review the NWC and CCR
• Manage the budget and reforecast for Balance Sheet

Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, coach, and inspire the Financial Control team to achieve excellence and continuous improvement.
• Foster a performance-driven culture with clear objective setting, ongoing feedback, and development planning.
• Build tools, processes, and capabilities to enhance team efficiency and value delivery within the finance function.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualification: Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience

Proven expertise in

• Financial control and compliance
• Internal and external audits
• Technical accounting
• Taxation and regulatory reporting

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in using SAP BPC and Navision
• Strong understanding of IFRS and other technical accounting frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to drive finance transformation and process improvements
• Proven experience managing audit relationships and handling complex accounting issues
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Other Competencies

• High attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Strong business acumen with a collaborative and proactive approach
• Passion for excellence and continuous improvement

Location: Cape Town

Brand: Dentsu

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.