Financial Controller
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Market related
Drive financial excellence and lead a high-performing team!
Is this you?
You are an experienced financial leader with a strong work ethic and a passion for driving financial performance. You have a clear leadership style and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. You thrive on taking ownership, setting clear expectations, and seeing the finance function through a broader business perspective. You’re organized, goal-oriented, and love the challenge of managing complex financial issues while ensuring compliance and accuracy.
What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
You’ll oversee financial management for the African region, from budgeting and forecasting to financial reporting and analysis. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of monthly financial closes across multiple entities, identifying trends and risks, and working on improvement plans. You’ll establish and maintain internal control procedures, manage cash flow, and ensure compliance with international standards such as GAAP or IFRS. Leading a finance team of 5 employees, you’ll focus on their professional development while meeting regional financial goals. You’ll also work closely with cross-functional teams to align financial objectives with broader regional strategies.
Where you’ll be doing it
Our client is a leader in providing specialised services to engineering type sectors. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging professional growth and development. The Company is growing so they’re in an exciting space!
The office is based in Milnerton, Cape Town. For the probation period, you’ll be fully office based. Thereafter there will be a day or two work from home per week (granted you have a stable internet connection and covered in loadshedding). You’ll join a great team of professionals who value integrity, dedication and accountability.
With a strong emphasis on growth and professional development, you’ll be working in an environment that values your skills and encourages you to reach your full potential.
What you’ll need
You’ll need a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (a Master’s degree or CA (SA) qualification is preferred) along with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience. A strong leader with solid management experience, you have an outgoing personality and the ability to communicate effectively across departments. You possess a sharp business acumen, can manage complex financial issues, and prioritize key areas effectively. We’re looking for a young, dynamic and passionate individual.
What you’ll get
There is a basic salary, a contribution towards internet usage, lunch provided in office and a possibility of earning a performance based bonus. Joining this team means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Kayley on (021) 035 1433 or send your CV to k.gordon@thetalentexperts.co.za
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