Group Financial Controller

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Group Financial Controller in Stellenbosch. The role involves managing a finance team and overseeing all accounting functions including cash flow management and statutory audits. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with over 7 years of leadership experience, proficient in SAP and knowledgeable in IFRS. This position offers an opportunity to impact financial strategy in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of leadership experience in finance.
• Proven experience as Financial Controller or in a similar role.
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of 6 people based in the UK.
• Lead all accounting areas including Accounts Receivable and General Ledger.
• Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial acumen

Analytical capabilities

Tax knowledge

Knowledge of IFRS

Experience with ERP systems (SAP)

Education

Qualified Accountant (Chartered or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Group Financial Controller job vacancy in Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop 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

Requirements:

• Qualified account (preferably Chartered Accountant or equivalent)
• Minimum 7+ years of leadership experience
• Proven experience as Financial Controller or similar leadership role
• Experience with ERP systems (eg SAP)
• Experience to FMCG / manufacturing would be desirable
• Strong financial acumen & analytical capabilities
• Tax knowledge
• IFRS knowledge and preparation of statutory accounts