Ledger Controller

Sapientis Talent Management Pty. Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is seeking an experienced Ledger Controller in Cape Town. In this role, you will manage financial control across African entities, ensuring accurate accounting and compliance with IFRS and local regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong proficiency in MS Excel. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and offers competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Opportunities for growth within a multinational setting

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-article experience in audit and multinational corporate environments.
• Proficient in tax submissions and returns.
• Strong detail-oriented and proactive problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounting processes including AP, AR, and General Ledger.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting aligned with standards.
• Partner with Treasury to manage cash flow and FX exposure.
• Collaborate with Tax Managers for compliance with legislation.
• Liaise with regional teams to improve accounting efficiency.

Skills

IFRS

MS Excel

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CA(SA) or equivalent qualification

Job description

Join a Global Leader Driving Energy Solutions Across Africa

Seeking an experienced Ledger Controller to join their high-performing team in Cape Town. In this critical role, you will take full ownership of financial control functions across one or more African entities, ensuring accurate accounting, tax compliance, and treasury management. Working closely with the Country Controller, Accounting Shared Services, and other regional and corporate stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance with both IFRS and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise end-to-end accounting processes including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Cash, Costing, and Inventory.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting aligned with internal standards and external requirements.
• Partner with Treasury to manage daily cash flow, analyse FX exposure, and support broader treasury strategy across African operations.
• Collaborate with Tax Managers and Controllers to ensure compliance with tax legislation and accuracy in tax reporting.
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to operations, ensuring data accuracy and insights that drive better business decisions.
• Liaise with regional teams and Shared Services to continuously improve accounting efficiency and controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
  (CA(SA) or equivalent qualification preferred)
• Minimum 3 years’ post-article experience, ideally in a combination of audit and multinational corporate environments.
• Strong command of IFRS and experience reviewing tax submissions and returns.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—able to collaborate across teams and levels.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Why This Role?

• Join a global company with a strong footprint across the African continent.
• Contribute to strategic finance operations in a dynamic and evolving industry.
• Enjoy a collaborative work environment that values initiative, precision, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive remuneration and opportunities for growth within a multinational setting.

If you’re a finance professional with a strong grip on accounting operations and a desire to grow in a global business, we’d love to hear from you. Email your CV and brief motivation to [e-mail] (Reference LC_VN_WP)

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