Senior Financial Controller – Manufacturing (Bloemfontein) – Annual Bonus

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to oversee accounting, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. The role collaborates with senior management to drive efficiency, cost management, and growth initiatives in a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, IFRS expertise, and proficiency in SAP/Oracle with strong leadership capabilities. This on-site role offers a stable, long-term career path.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and SA accounting standards.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations (AP/AR/GL/payroll).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements per IFRS.
• Develop and manage annual budget and forecasts.
• Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Manage external audit process and resolve findings.
• Analyze data for trends, variances and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations and tax laws.
• Lead and mentor accounting and finance team.
• Support strategic decision-making with timely financial info.
• Optimize financial processes and systems for efficiency.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost management

SAP/Oracle

Leadership

Education

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA

Bachelor in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel advanced

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to oversee accounting, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. The role collaborates with senior management to drive efficiency, cost management, and growth initiatives in a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, IFRS expertise, and proficiency in SAP/Oracle with strong leadership capabilities. This on-site role offers a stable, long-term career path.