Financial Controller Epping Cape Town

Our client in Epping Goodwood Cape Town is looking for a Financial Controller with 5 years plus experience. You will lead the finance function for a distribution business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong working‑capital management, regulatory compliance. A Qualified CA(SA) would be an added advantage.

Salary Negotiable

Requirements

CA(SA) or BCom (Accounting) with CTA or equivalent
Relevant experience in distribution/retail/wholesale preferred.
5 years’ finance experience with at least 2 years in a managerial/controller role.
Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS), VAT and payroll/tax experience related to South African legislation.
Proficient with ERP systems and Excel; experience with inventory‑heavy businesses.
Strong analytical, communication and team‑leadership skills; attention to detail and integrity.
Timely monthly close and accurate management reports.
Reduction in working‑capital days (DSO, DIO, DPO) and improved cash conversion cycle.
Budget variance controls and forecast accuracy.
Clean external audit with minimal findings.

Responsibilities

Manage month‑end and year‑end close, prepare management accounts and variance analysis for senior management.
Oversee inventory accounting, cost of sales, stock valuations and reconciliation of warehouse/ERP balances.
Drive cashflow forecasting, treasury management and optimisation of debtor, creditor and inventory days.
Budgeting and forecasting: prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts and scenario analyses.
Maintain and improve internal controls, financial policies and SOX/assurance processes where applicable.
Supervise and develop the finance team (accounts, payroll, AP/AR, reconciliations).
Implement and maintain ERP/finance systems and reporting tools (e.g., Pastel/Sage/QuickBooks/SAP or similar).
Produce KPI dashboards (gross margin, COGS, cash conversion cycle, DSO/DPO/DIO) and present insights to the executive team.

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