Regional Financial Controller | TAX Compliance

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a seasoned financial leader to own the regional finance strategy and partner with executive leadership across the Randburg area. You will drive IFRS reporting, budgeting, and cash flow analysis while ensuring governance and tax compliance in South Africa.

You will mentor regional finance teams, oversee external audits, and provide strategic insights to improve profitability and growth, with executive stakeholders relying on your expertise.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Extensive IFRS reporting, group consolidations and SA tax compliance.
• Experience managing external audits and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Act as trusted business partner to executive leadership for strategic decisions.
• Drive financial performance through forecasting, reporting and analysis.
• Support acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures, including tax considerations.
• Oversee compliance, governance, policies and internal controls.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Communication with Board/Executive

Leadership

Self-starter / proactive

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Business Partnering

• Lead and manage the regional financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Act as a trusted business partner to executive leadership, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Drive financial performance through accurate forecasting, reporting and analysis.
• Support acquisition, divestiture and joint venture opportunities, including funding and tax structuring considerations.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with South African tax legislation, including VAT, payroll taxes and other statutory requirements.
• Manage tax submissions, audits and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee compliance, ethics and business-practice processes across the region.
• Maintain and regularly update financial policies, controls and governance frameworks.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare annual financial statements and manage the external audit process.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal reporting standards.
• Deliver accurate and timely management reporting, budgets, forecasts and cash flow analysis.
• Prepare board reports, shareholder updates and executive presentations.
• Maintain a robust internal control environment and safeguard company assets.

Financial Analysis & Business Partnering

• Review budgets, forecasts and management accounts across the portfolio.
• Analyse business performance, identify trends and provide strategic recommendations.
• Support operational teams with financial insights to improve decision-making and profitability.
• Monitor and report on key financial and operational performance indicators.

Team Leadership

• Provide leadership, mentorship and support to regional finance teams.
• Develop finance talent and promote best practices in financial reporting and analysis.
• Foster collaboration and strong working relationships across the wider finance function.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)).
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Industry experience will be highly advantageous.

Experience & Technical Expertise

• Extensive experience in:
  • IFRS reporting and group consolidations.
  • South African company law.
  • South African tax legislation and compliance.
  • Financial statement preparation.
  • Managing external audits.
  • SARS eFiling and e@syFile submissions.
• Proven experience managing complex consolidations within a group structure.
• Strong commercial and strategic financial management expertise.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Sage.

The Ideal Candidate

• A strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
• A proactive problem-solver who takes ownership and drives results.
• An excellent communicator, comfortable engaging with Board and Executive stakeholders.
• Relationship-focused, with the ability to build credibility and influence across all levels.
• A self-starter who is eager to learn, grow and make a meaningful impact.

What's on Offer?

• Executive-level exposure and strategic involvement.
• A broad and diverse finance leadership role.
• Opportunity to influence business performance and growth.
• A collaborative environment that values initiative, accountability and continuous improvement