Group Finance Controller

Ability Executive Recruitment; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ability Executive Recruitment in Sandton is seeking a senior finance operations professional to oversee monthly accounting cycles, payroll, and tax submissions. The role reports to the Financial Director and CEO, coordinating across entities to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

The candidate will manage invoicing, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial controls, while supporting supplier contracts and audit preparations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Formal accounting qualification and SAIPA/SAICA accreditation is preferred.
• Ten years of working experience in accounting/finance and audit familiarity.
• Proficient with Sage and SARS E-Filing processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for all entities and reconcile to trial balance.
• Capture invoices, debtors and creditors in Sage; balance reconciliations.
• Produce VAT/Tax returns and reconciliations; assist SARS submissions.
• Manage payroll, PAYE and monthly SARS submissions for staff.
• Prepare audit packs and liaise with external auditors.
• Maintain asset registers and depreciation calculations.
• Prepare monthly wholesale reports and invoicing from ERP outputs.

Skills

Sage Accounting

Sage One

Sage Payroll

Microsoft Excel

SARS E Filing

Education

Accounting degree or diploma

Tools

Sage Accounting Software

Centricity

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Ability Executive Recruitment in Sandton is seeking a senior finance operations professional to oversee monthly accounting cycles, payroll, and tax submissions. The role reports to the Financial Director and CEO, coordinating across entities to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

The candidate will manage invoicing, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial controls, while supporting supplier contracts and audit preparations in a fast-paced environment.