Financial Controller /Senior Accounts Manager

Dixie Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves leading a finance team, managing compliance and financial risks, and producing management accounts. Candidates should possess advanced Excel skills and at least 3 years of management experience. This is an excellent opportunity for proactive leaders who enjoy financial oversight and team management.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a management role.
• Strong communicator, calm under pressure, high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small finance team.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, cashflows, reconciliations, and yearly AFS.
• Manage compliance, statutory returns, and financial risk.
• Oversee cashflow, treasury management, and loan reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls, processes, and cost management.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Advanced Excel

Strong Communication

Education

Matric + relevant qualification

Job description

Financial Controller /Senior Accounts Manager - Hillcrest

Our client is looking for a confident, detail-driven Financial Controller to lead their finance team and keep the business running smoothly. This is a mix of hands-on financial control, solid reporting, and strong team leadership.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a small finance team.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, cashflows, reconciliations and yearly AFS.
• Manage compliance, statutory returns and financial risk.
• Oversee cashflow, treasury management and loan reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls, processes and cost management.
• Manage payments, overdue accounts, supplier reconciliations and Tour Plan financial functions.
• Support operations, HR, procurement and management with day-to-day financial decisions.
• Provide training on financial processes and controls.
• Maintain company secretarial records and review insurance annually.

Requirements:

• Matric + relevant qualification
• At least 3+ in a management role
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communicator, calm under pressure, high accuracy and able to self-manage.

If you’re steady, proactive and enjoy both people leadership and financial depth, this could be a great next step.