Operational Financial Controller: R 1 000 000.00 to R 1 200 000.00 per annum

Network Recruitment; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Operational Financial Controller to manage financial operations in a multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in operational finance, strong skills in intercompany transactions and foreign currency management, as well as deep knowledge of SA tax and VAT. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operational finance, at least 2-3 years in a management role.
• Strong exposure to multi-transaction environments and intercompany processes.
• Proven experience with foreign currency and SADC operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial operations across multiple entities and regions.
• Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX planning.

Skills

Operational finance expertise

Intercompany transactions

Foreign currency management

SA tax and VAT knowledge

Budgeting and forecasting

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Education

BCom degree

Postgraduate/Honours or relevant additional studies

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Operational Financial Controller: R 1 000 000.00 to R 1 200 000.00 per annum

Are you a strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to operational finance? We’re looking for a dynamic Operational Finance Controller to lead financial operations in a multi‑entity, high‑volume transaction environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong intercompany and foreign currency experience, particularly within the SADC region, and a deep understanding of South African tax and VAT in complex industries.

Why Join Us?

Become part of a well‑established, high‑impact organisation operating in the construction, manufacturing, industrial, or retail sectors. This is a field‑focused role where your operational finance expertise will directly influence performance and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial operations across multiple entities and regions
• Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and reporting
• Manage foreign currency transactions, especially within Africa (SADC)
• Ensure compliance with SA tax legislation and VAT, particularly in product‑ and project‑based environments
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX planning
• Collaborate with operational teams to enhance financial performance
• Support audits and ensure financial controls are in place

Requirements

• Education: BCom degree (minimum) + Postgraduate/Honours or relevant additional studies
• Experience: 5+ years in operational finance
• 2–3 years in a management role
• Strong exposure to multi‑transaction environments and intercompany processes
• Proven experience with foreign currency and SADC operations
• Deep knowledge of SA tax and VAT in relevant industries
• Industry exposure: construction, manufacturing, industrial, retail, or project‑based environments
• Systems: Advanced Excel and ERP systems
• Other: Willingness to travel occasionally; hybrid work setup

Senior level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Construction and Manufacturing

Salary: R 1 000 000.00 to R 1 200 000.00 per annum