Soweto-Based Senior Financial Controller — Lead Finance

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Medical aid & retirement fund benefits

Professional development & career prog

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Financial Controller in Soweto, Gauteng. This office-based role requires overseeing all accounting and financial reporting, with emphasis on month-/year-end closes, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

The successful candidate will guide the finance team, ensure compliance, and support strategic financial decisions. Strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and leadership abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (CA(SA), ACCA or CIMA) or a Master's in Accounting/Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting/financial control experience.
• Solid IFRS/GAAP knowledge and strong reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including GL, AP and AR.
• Lead month-end and year-end closes with accurate reporting.
• Prepare and analyze monthly/ quarterly/ annual financial statements under IFRS/GAAP.
• Develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts; provide strategic insights.
• Establish robust internal controls and coordinate with external auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Team management

Budgeting

Education

CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Financial Controller in Soweto, Gauteng. This office-based role requires overseeing all accounting and financial reporting, with emphasis on month-/year-end closes, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

The successful candidate will guide the finance team, ensure compliance, and support strategic financial decisions. Strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and leadership abilities are essential.