Strategic Financial Controller – Hybrid (Pretoria)

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental insurance

Pension plan contribution

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation assistance may be offered

Company car allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent manufacturing company in Pretoria to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. The role combines leadership of all accounting operations, strict IFRS compliance, and robust financial reporting, with a hybrid work option allowing partial remote work.

The successful candidate will drive budget processes, strengthen internal controls, mentor the finance team, and provide strategic insights to senior leadership to steer financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Professional certification such as CA(SA) or CIMA mandatory.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 12 years in senior management.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP or Oracle and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including AP/AR, GL, payroll and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures for compliance and efficiency.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes with timely financial statements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts, monitor performance vs. plan.
• Ensure IFRS and tax compliance across entities.
• Liaise with external auditors and support audits.
• Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team; foster growth and development.
• Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Forecasting

Risk management

Education

CA(SA) or CIMA

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent manufacturing company in Pretoria to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. The role combines leadership of all accounting operations, strict IFRS compliance, and robust financial reporting, with a hybrid work option allowing partial remote work.

The successful candidate will drive budget processes, strengthen internal controls, mentor the finance team, and provide strategic insights to senior leadership to steer financial performance.