Retail Financial Controller: Drive Store Profitability & Compliance

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel invites applications for a Financial Controller role in Cape Town. The successful candidate will oversee financial controlling across multiple stores, manage cash flow, ensure SARS compliance, and partner with operations to drive profitability.

The role requires a CA with SAICA articles and 2–3 years post-articles experience, preferably with exposure to retail, FMCG or QSR environments, and strong Excel skills. Knowledge of Sage/Xero is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; SAICA articles completed.
• Honours degree in Accounting preferred.
• 2–3 years post-articles experience.
• Exposure to retail, FMCG or QSR environments advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of SARS compliance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting systems (Sage, Xero, etc.).
• POS systems experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly financial results per store and consolidated group.
• Analyse store-level profitability (sales, food costs, labour, overheads).
• Monitor key cost drivers including food, labour, and expenses.
• Ensure accurate daily sales reconciliation and cash control processes.
• Ensure SARS compliance (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax).
• Oversee audit readiness and internal controls.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for finance and store processes.
• Design and enhance financial and operational reporting.
• Manage creditors, debtors, and accounting staff.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital across stores.

Skills

Excel

SARS compliance

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Honours degree in Accounting (preferred)

Completed SAICA Articles

Tools

Sage

Xero

POS systems

Job description

Time Personnel invites applications for a Financial Controller role in Cape Town. The successful candidate will oversee financial controlling across multiple stores, manage cash flow, ensure SARS compliance, and partner with operations to drive profitability.

The role requires a CA with SAICA articles and 2–3 years post-articles experience, preferably with exposure to retail, FMCG or QSR environments, and strong Excel skills. Knowledge of Sage/Xero is advantageous.