Senior Financial Controller – Reporting & Controls

JVR Software; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Financial Controller to own the accounting records and financial reporting across multiple entities within the South African financial services sector. The role collaborates with senior finance leadership to ensure accurate and complete financial information supporting strategic objectives.

You will oversee controls, reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, taxation, audit processes, treasury functions, and MI, while mentoring finance staff.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Completed articles would be advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years’ accounting experience post articles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and reporting standards.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, audit preparation, and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain accounting records to ensure accuracy, validity, and completeness.
• Prepare and review complex reconciliations, balance sheet schedules, and financial records.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, budgets, and levels of authority.
• Review fixed asset registers, payroll information, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare and analyse management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and executive reporting.
• Develop and maintain management information reporting templates.
• Manage cash flow reporting and support treasury and financial soundness requirements.
• Review VAT, income tax submissions, and associated tax computations.
• Ensure audit readiness and coordinate information requests from auditors.
• Prepare annual financial statements and support year-end reporting requirements.
• Lead and participate in special projects and strategic finance initiatives.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to junior finance team members.

Skills

Strong Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Planning and Organising

Team Collaboration

Education

BCom Accounting

BCompt Accounting

Tools

Sage X3

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a Financial Controller to own the accounting records and financial reporting across multiple entities within the South African financial services sector. The role collaborates with senior finance leadership to ensure accurate and complete financial information supporting strategic objectives.

You will oversee controls, reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, taxation, audit processes, treasury functions, and MI, while mentoring finance staff.