Senior Corporate Controller

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Corporate Controller in Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will manage month-end consolidations, oversee financial reporting according to IFRS, and lead the corporate control team. This role requires a qualified CA (SA) with significant experience in financial analyses and tax optimisation, along with expertise in SAP S4 Hana and advanced Excel skills. This is an opportunity to elevate your career in a dynamic corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA (SA) with at least 5 to 10 years’ post article experience.
• Demonstrable experience in IFRS reporting and technical accounting.
• Previous experience working for a multinational company.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month end reporting and consolidation processes.
• Manage annual financial statements (AFS) preparation.
• Lead team members and ensure timely deliverables.

Skills

Financial analytics

IFRS reporting

Leadership and team management

Tax optimisation

Advanced MS Excel

Credit management

Education

CA (SA)

Post article experience

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

SAP BPC

Job description

Senior Corporate Controller required in Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Month end reporting and consolidation:
  • Responsible for Group Consolidation, reporting and follow-up queries.
  • Present financial analytics as per Group Key Performance Indicators
  • Monthly Business & Operational Review (MBOR) Presentation for all balance sheet related figures
  • Review of Balance Sheet Integrity month end reconciliations
• Direct and Indirect Tax – Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA):
  • Corporate income tax
  • Deferred tax
  • Transfer Pricing
  • Corporate Recharges receivable & payable (shared services)
  • Monthly VAT review and submissions
  • Tax optimisation
• Budget and forecasts:
  • Annual and monthly OPEX, CAPEX and Balance Sheet
• Annual Financial Statements (AFS) and Annual External Audit:
  • SAP year end close
  • Preparation of the AFS in line with IFRS and Group Accounting Manual.
  • Key contact person for the annual interim and external audit.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable Management:
  • Accurate and timeously payments of all trade and non-trade related payments
• Credit Management:
  • Credit applications and credit terms.
  • Local and Group invoice discounting (working capital optimisation).
  • ECL provisions and annual review as per IFRS9 (simplified method).
  • Credit insurance (COFACE) management.
• Selling, General and Admin (SGA):
  • Monthly SGA management report (budget versus actual and forecast)
  • All payroll journals and reporting
  • Petty cash and corporate credit cards
  • Cost saving initiatives
• Assets:
  • Fixed asset maintenance and counts
  • IFRS16 leases
  • Insurance
• Other corporate accounting functions, including:
  • IAS 21 accounting: foreign currency revaluation and translation
  • Intercompany transactions and balances
  • Broker account reconciliations
  • Hedging instructions
  • Bank processing, recons and group reporting
  • Treasury: daily and monthly cash and debt reporting
  • Perform daily payment approvals.
• Team management
  • Responsible for professional development of the Corporate Control team members.
  • Manage team members by providing guidance and training.
  • Ensure team completes daily and monthly deliverables in line with Local and Group deadlines.
• Internal Control Governance & Risk Management:
  • Key contact person for Internal Audits, ensure all findings are adequately resolved.
  • Quarterly submission of the Risk and Opportunities Report (ROR) to Group.
  • Champion Finance Policies and Procedures.
  • Continuously identify financial risks and implement the most appropriate internal control.
  • Adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures

Requirements:

• Qualified CA (SA) with at least 5 to 10 years’ post article experience.
• Computer Literacy (MS Excel – advanced)
• Fluent in English
• Demonstrate experience in IFRS reporting and technical accounting, financial analysing, direct and indirect tax disciplines
• Leadership and team management and development
• Knowledge of Transfer Pricing.
• Previous experience working for a multinational company.
• Knowledge of what constitutes best practice regarding consolidated financial reporting.
• SAP S4 Hana, SAP BPC