Strategic Cost Controller & Finance Partner

Sarens; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International company

Competitive salary package

Training opportunities

Job summary

Sarens Siba (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Cost Controller to join our Finance team. The role acts as the financial business partner and SPOC for designated units, ensuring accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.

You will drive performance, identify risks, and support decision-making across the business. Responsibilities include month-end close, variance analysis, and robust management reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in finance, accounting, cost management, economics or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in financial controlling or cost management.

Responsibilities

• Act as finance contact and SPOC for designated business units.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and reports.
• Monitor costs vs budgets and investigate variances.
• Oversee month-end closing and ensure accurate records.
• Develop management reporting systems for timely insights.
• Ensure compliance with group standards and policies.
• Liaise with stakeholders to support objectives and improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Finance/Accounting

CIMA/ACCA/SAICA/SAIPA or equivalent (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Sarens Siba (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Cost Controller to join our Finance team. The role acts as the financial business partner and SPOC for designated units, ensuring accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.

You will drive performance, identify risks, and support decision-making across the business. Responsibilities include month-end close, variance analysis, and robust management reporting to senior leadership.