Group Financial Controller

Hobbsrecruitment; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm seeks a Group Financial Controller in Cape Town. This key role involves managing the accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and providing insights for strategic decision-making. Candidates should have a Chartered Accountant qualification and over 7 years of leadership experience, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing sectors. Strong knowledge of IFRS and ERP systems required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Financial Controller or similar leadership role.
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing would be desirable.
• IFRS knowledge and preparation of statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of 6 people.
• Lead all accounting areas including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Prepare annual group consolidated IFRS financial statements.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical capabilities

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Tax knowledge

Education

Qualified accountant (Chartered Accountant or equivalent)

Minimum 7+ years of leadership experience

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Job description

Job Title: Group Financial Controller

Location: Cape Town/ Stellenbosch, 2 October 2025

Purpose of Role

The role will take on full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Finance Accounting function, leading a team of 6 people, reporting to the CFO (based in the UK).

The Group Financial Controller is a key leadership role within the wider Finance function and business, responsible for overseeing accurate and timely group-level financial reporting, controls, and compliance. The role also plays a crucial part in supporting strategic decision making by providing clear and accurate financial insights and analysis to senior leadership.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an experienced team of 6 people (based in the UK)
• Lead all accounting areas, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Treasury & General Ledger
• Processing of general ledger transactions, including accruals and prepayments
• Preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts within timelines
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and liquidity, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Manage banking relationship and assist with quarterly bank audits on ABL facility
• Maintaining Fixed Asset register
• Manage the statutory year-end (30 June) audit process and act as the main point of contact for external auditors
• Provide timely consolidation package for shareholders (half year and year-end)
• Prepare annual group consolidated IFRS financial statements, including subsidiary accounts within timelines
• Oversee group tax compliance by working closely with external tax advisors
• Ensure timely compliance with all statutory, tax, and regulatory filings across jurisdictions, including VAT
• Play a key role in budgeting process in compiling Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow forecasts
• Provide business support to wider organization and build strong internal relationships
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and accounting standards
• Provide adhoc financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making
• Assist and drive key areas of the business annual insurance renewal process
• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance
• Assist and drive key areas of the business annual Insurance renewal
• Support the CFO with board reporting packs and investor materials.

Personal Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified account (preferably Chartered Accountant or equivalent)
• Minimum 7+ years of leadership experience

Professional Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as Financial Controller or similar leadership role
• Experience with ERP systems (eg SAP)
• Experience in FMCG /manufacturing would be desirable
• Strong financial acumen & analytical capabilities
• Tax knowledge

Functional Skills / Attributes

• IFRS knowledge and preparation of statutory accounts
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Self-starter, who is accurate and can work independently

Behaviours & Competencies

• Demonstrate company behaviours – Teamwork, Respect, Entrepreneurial and Ethical.
• Sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, especially over financial year-end July- Sept