Senior Financial Controller — Hybrid | IFRS, Budgeting & Leadership

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Pension fund

Life insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Financial Controller in Benoni, Gauteng. You will oversee accounting operations, drive IFRS-compliant reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for a dynamic financial services environment.

You will lead a finance team, implement internal controls, manage relationships with auditors and tax advisors, and continuously improve processes to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; professional qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA or CMA essential.
• Minimum 6 years in accounting/financial management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, SA accounting standards, and corporate tax legislation.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes with department heads to develop accurate financial plans.
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial compliance.
• Analyze financial performance, identify variances, and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and statutory requirements; liaise with auditors and advisors.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting/finance team.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices in financial operations in Benoni.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Team leadership

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA(SA)/ACCA/CMA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Financial Controller in Benoni, Gauteng. You will oversee accounting operations, drive IFRS-compliant reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for a dynamic financial services environment.

You will lead a finance team, implement internal controls, manage relationships with auditors and tax advisors, and continuously improve processes to support strategic decisions.