Senior Finance Controller - Asset Management

FNZ Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

FNZ Group in Johannesburg seeks a CA (SA) qualified finance professional to lead financial reporting, budgeting and compliance. You will manage month-end close, tax processes and liaise with auditors while partnering with business units and clients.

The role requires 5+ years in finance within asset management, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CA (SA) or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years' management experience in a finance role in asset management.
• Strong financial reporting and management accounting experience.
• Proven budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Sound knowledge of VAT, Income Tax, IFRS and financial compliance.
• ERP system experience (D365 highly advantageous).
• Advanced level of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management accounts, and audit packs.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Compute statutory taxes, prepare tax returns, ensure adherence to local tax laws.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, provide documentation, assist with compliance reviews.
• Track performance against KPIs, forecast revenues/costs, and support cash flow.
• Liaise between Finance, business units and clients as needed.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Advanced Excel

IFRS

VAT & tax knowledge

ERP system (D365)

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

CA (SA) or equivalent

Tools

Dynamics 365 (D365)

Job description

FNZ Group in Johannesburg seeks a CA (SA) qualified finance professional to lead financial reporting, budgeting and compliance. You will manage month-end close, tax processes and liaise with auditors while partnering with business units and clients.

The role requires 5+ years in finance within asset management, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication in a fast-paced environment.