Senior Financial Controller

Tsebo Group; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated workplace management solutions provider is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Controller located in Gauteng, South Africa. The role involves overseeing monthly financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and managing the Bookkeeper for effective debtor management. Candidates should have a BCom degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, including 3 years in a Financial Controller role. Strong financial analysis and advanced Excel skills are essential for this position, which aims to ensure accurate financial information delivery within the team.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a related finance role.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar Financial Controller role.
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Excel and MS Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly financial reporting and variance explanations.
• Maintain strong financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Manage Bookkeeper performance and support daily debtors management.
• Review and approve journals, forecasts, and budget submissions.
• Ensure accurate invoicing and supplier statement checks.
• Prepare financial commentary for monthly business reviews.

Skills

Strong financial analysis

Reconciliation

Reporting ability

Budgeting

Forecasting

Debtor management

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

People management

Education

BCom degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Dynamics AX

MS Outlook

Job description

About Us

We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Controller to lead accurate financial reporting, strengthen financial controls and support budgeting and forecasting. You will manage the Bookkeeper, ensure strong debtor management, and work closely with the Finance Manager and operational teams to deliver reliable financial information.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly financial reporting and variance explanations
• Maintain strong financial controls, reconciliations and compliance
• Manage Bookkeeper performance and support daily debtors management
• Review and approve journals, forecasts and budget submissions
• Ensure accurate invoicing, supplier statement checks and system integrity
• Prepare financial commentary for monthly business reviews

Skills and Competencies

• Strong financial analysis, reconciliation and reporting ability
• Solid budgeting, forecasting and debtor management
• Advanced Excel; experience with Dynamics AX an advantage
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good communication and people-management skills

Qualifications

• BCom degree or equivalent
• 5 years’ experience in a related finance role
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar Financial Controller role
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Excel and MS Outlook
• Experience with Dynamics AX or similar ERP system (advantageous)