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Quick facts about this role
Location
Edenvale, Gauteng
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
R 6 500 000 - R 9 500 000 per year
Posted
24 Feb 2026
Closes
20 Mar 2026
Accounting Careers
Financial Controller
Our client is appointing a Financial Controller to lead finance governance, reporting quality, and strong control environments across the business. This role requires someone who can own the close process end-to-end while driving disciplined compliance and audit readiness. You will manage senior reporting deliverables, support leadership decision-making, and ensure financial integrity at all times. The environment is performance-driven and expects clear accountability and structured delivery. You will also improve systems and processes to strengthen reporting accuracy and speed. If you are a strong controller with a high standards mindset, this role offers excellent scope and impact.
- Own and manage the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Review reconciliations, journals, and balance sheet substantiation, ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
- Lead statutory reporting support, audit coordination, and compliance documentation readiness.
- Oversee internal controls, risk mitigation, and governance processes across finance operations.
- Support budgets, forecasts, and performance management with clear reporting and commentary.
- Work with leadership to provide decision support, scenario analysis, and performance insights.
- Drive finance process improvements, automation, and system optimisation initiatives.
- CA(SA) or equivalent strongly preferred.
- 8–15 years finance experience, including leadership and controls responsibility.
- Strong IFRS knowledge and strong audit/compliance experience.
- Advanced Excel skills; ERP system proficiency essential.
- Strong stakeholder communication and leadership capability.
- High integrity, strong attention to detail, and deadline discipline.