Global Finance Controller: Consolidations & Controls

Apex Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the controllership function across local operations. You will ensure the integrity of financial information, maintain robust controls, and drive scalable processes that support our technology platforms and shared services.

Reporting to the Jersey Head of Finance, you will coordinate month-end close, consolidate entities, liaise with external auditors, and partner with FP&A, Tax, and Legal teams to align forecasts with actuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant.
• 3-5 years post-qualification experience in a Controllership or comparable role.
• Strong systems and technical skills, and ability to adapt to new and changing technology.
• Private Equity-backed portfolio company experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in having owned and led month-end consolidation process, and reporting to a third party or parent entity.
• Experience in working closely with distributed international finance teams and shared service centers.
• Desire to operate in fast-paced and change-oriented environments.
• Strong business partnering skills.
• Experience leading external audits, preferably with a Big Four auditor.
• Technical expertise in IFRS and internal controls over financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead local month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting in line with IFRS and group policies.
• Coordinate external audits and manage audit requirements with the Jersey Head of Finance.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, controls, and compliance across local entities.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives including ERP and process automation.
• Partner with FP&A, Tax, and Legal to align reported results with forecasts and plans.
• Build strong relationships with business finance leads and cross-border teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Apex Group in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the controllership function across local operations. You will ensure the integrity of financial information, maintain robust controls, and drive scalable processes that support our technology platforms and shared services.

Reporting to the Jersey Head of Finance, you will coordinate month-end close, consolidate entities, liaise with external auditors, and partner with FP&A, Tax, and Legal teams to align forecasts with actuals.