Strategic Financial Controller: IFRS, Tax & Cash Flow

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / Hc Recruit; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment in Gauteng seeks a seasoned financial leader to direct the group’s financial functions, establishing internal controls, policies, and risk management aligned with IFRS for SMEs and regulatory requirements.

You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, GL and asset oversight, and tax/audit management, partnering with senior teams to drive performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Lead the group's financial functions with internal control systems and policy management.
• Prepare annual financial statements and monthly management accounts to drive decisions.
• Direct budgeting and quarterly forecasting with strict spend monitoring.
• Manage cash flow and working capital to maintain liquidity.
• Oversee general ledger, asset registers, and intercompany balances.
• Coordinate external audits and SARS tax submissions (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax).

Responsibilities

• Establish internal control policies and risk register.
• Prepare financial statements and management accounts.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage cash flow and working capital.
• Oversee GL, asset registers, and intercompany balances.
• Coordinate external audits and SARS submissions.

Skills

Financial leadership

Internal controls

IFRS for SMEs

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Working capital

GL & asset oversight

Job description

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment in Gauteng seeks a seasoned financial leader to direct the group’s financial functions, establishing internal controls, policies, and risk management aligned with IFRS for SMEs and regulatory requirements.

You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, GL and asset oversight, and tax/audit management, partnering with senior teams to drive performance and compliance.