Financial Controller – SSFC

Armstrong Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Appointments is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to support its franchise operations across multiple stores. You will ensure financial integrity, drive profitability, and partner with operations to optimize performance.

The role requires a degree in accounting or finance, SAICA articles, and up to 2 years post-articles experience. Prior exposure to retail or QSR environments is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Honours degree in accounting is preferred.
• Completed SAICA Articles.
• 0–2 years post-articles experience.
• Exposure to retail, FMCG or Quick service restaurant environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly financial results per store and consolidated group.
• Analyze store-level profitability (sales, food costs, labor, overheads).
• Monitor key cost drivers including food, labor, and expenses.
• Ensure accurate daily sales reconciliation and cash control processes.
• Oversee audit readiness and internal controls and develop SOPs for finance and store processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Honours Degree in Accounting (preferred)

Tools

Sage

Xero

Excel

Job description

Main Job Function

Our client is seeking a hands-on and commercially driven Financial Controller to support its franchise operations. This role ensures financial integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance across multiple stores while partnering with operations to drive profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly financial results per store and consolidated group
• Analyze store-level profitability (sales, food costs, labor, overheads)
• Monitor key cost drivers including food, labor, and expenses
• Ensure accurate daily sales reconciliation and cash control processes
• Ensure SARS compliance (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax)
• Oversee audit readiness and internal controls
• Develop and maintain SOPs for finance and store processes
• Design and enhance financial and operational reporting
• Manage creditors, debtors, and accounting staff
• Monitor cash flow and working capital across stores

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Honours Degree in Accounting (preferred)
• Completed SAICA Articles
• 0–2 years post-articles experience
• Exposure to retail, FMCG or Quick service restaurant environments advantage

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of SARS compliance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with accounting systems (Sage, Xero, etc.)
• POS systems experience advantageous

Key Competencies

• Commercial and operational mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and high accuracy
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills