Junior Financial Controller

Human Destiny Executive Search and Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Financial Controller to assist in financial reporting and compliance. This role requires a B.com in Financial Control and offers the opportunity for a recent graduate to gain experience in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a commitment to integrity and accuracy in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Graduate; 0 to 3 years experience.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance.
• Ability to handle financial data with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with financial reporting and preparing statements.
• Supporting month-end close processes.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Accounting Knowledge

Financial Reporting

Budgeting and Forecasting

Internal Controls

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

B.com Financial Control

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Xero

NetSuite

Job description

Job Specifications for Junior Financial Controller

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Assisting with financial reporting
• Preparing financial statements
• Supporting month-end close processes
• Working with internal and external audit teams
• Contribute to budget and forecast preparation
• Maintain accurate records
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Educational Qualifications: B.com Financial Control

Experience: Graduate; 0 to 3 years

Salary: R360 000 p/a

Skills required:

Technical & Financial Skills:

• Accounting Knowledge
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• ERP & Financial Systems
• Internal Controls

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to identify discrepancies in data and suggest improvements
• Basic understanding of KPIs and financial performance indicators

Soft Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Time Management
• Team Collaboration

Technical Tools Knowledge:

• Excel: Advanced functions (SUMIFS, INDEX-MATCH, Macros optional)
• Accounting Software: SAP, Oracle, Xero, NetSuite
• BI Tools (Optional but valuable): Power BI, Tableau

Additional Skills

• Accountability & Responsibility
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks.
• Follows through on commitments and meets deadlines consistently.
• Attention to Detail
• Highly precise and careful with numbers, ensuring accuracy in reports and reconciliations.
• Double-checks work to avoid errors.
• Integrity & Ethical Judgement
• Handles financial data confidentially.
• Understands the importance of compliance and ethical financial reporting.
• Curiosity & Willingness to Learn
• Proactively asks questions and seeks to understand the “why” behind tasks.
• Open to feedback and committed to professional development.
• Analytical Mindset
• Enjoys problem-solving and is comfortable digging into data to uncover trends or inconsistencies.
• Team Player Mentality
• Cooperates well with team members and supports the finance function.
• Open to sharing information and helping colleagues when needed.
• Effective Communication
• Can explain numbers in simple terms to non-finance colleagues.
• Communicates clearly and professionally in both writing and speech.
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Handles shifting priorities or deadlines with composure.
• Willing to assist on new or unfamiliar tasks as business needs change.
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
• Self-Awareness
• Recognizes personal strengths and areas for improvement.
• Manages emotions during high-pressure situations like month-end closings.
• Resilience & Stress Tolerance
• Maintains focus under pressure.
• Recovers quickly from setbacks or mistakes and learns from them
• Initiative: Seeks out ways to improve processes or offer help before being asked.
• Discretion: Understands the sensitivity of financial data and acts with maturity.
• Professionalism: Maintains a positive, solution-focused attitude even in repetitive or challenging tasks.