Our client is seeking an experienced and energetic Financial Controller to provide both strategic and operational financial expertise, supporting the Finance Director and wider leadership team. This role is critical to ensuring robust financial management, insightful reporting, and proactive collaboration that enables sound decision-making, efficient operations, and long-term sustainability of the business. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Management Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in line with IFRS and internal policies Prepare accurate management accounts, Board packs, and variance analysis with clear commentary Oversee the preparation of statutory financial statements and manage the external audit process Monitor working capital, cash flow, and liquidity to ensure financial health Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis Drive the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts Provide meaningful financial insights to support business strategy and operational decisions Track performance against budgets and recommend corrective actions as needed Compliance & Risk Ensure compliance with SARS, CIPC, and other regulatory requirements Oversee company tax, including VAT, income tax, and provisional tax calculations Implement strong internal controls and financial risk management frameworks Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and support a small but capable finance team Review the work of Bookkeepers, Creditors/Debtors Clerks, and Junior Accountants Identify training opportunities and encourage continuous development Strategic & Operational Support Support investment and advisory work through financial models and scenario analysis Manage accounts, procurement, vendor payments, and contract reviews from a finance perspective Systems & Process Optimisation Enhance financial systems and reporting tools, promoting automation and efficiency Champion best practices in financial governance, accuracy, and data integrity Qualifications & Experience BCom Accounting or equivalent (essential) Completed SAICA Articles (essential) 57 years in a financial management role Experience in construction, consulting, engineering, or architectural industries is advantageous Exposure to multi-entity environments and project-based accounting is highly beneficial Skills & Attributes Strong knowledge of IFRS and South African tax legislation Proficient in Excel and financial systems (e.g., Xero and Fresh Projects) Analytical, commercially savvy, and detail-oriented Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

Our client, a leading global provider of equipment and services for the energy industry, is seeking a fully qualified and experienced Financial Controller to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, the successful incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the full range of finance functions within one (or several) of their African entities, including accounting, tax, and treasury. Location: Cape Town Job type: Permanent – On Site Duties and Responsibilities Optimize and oversee all accounting processes, including AR, AP, cash, costing & inventory, and general accounting. Responsible for preparation of statutory financials as well as monthly, quarterly, yearly financials Manage the relationship with internal auditors and statutory auditors. Provide Operations with all financial information and analysis to support management decisions. Participate to implementation and execution of corporate treasury policies and projects Analyze FX exposures Implement cash management products, Overseas in daily management of cash and debt, and handle routine and daily banking matters Manage cash flow forecast to anticipate cash situations and manage such situations. Responsible of the Tax processes to make sure they are optimized and provide accurate and on time information. Responsible of preparation of monthly, quarterly, yearly tax information included in the Financials Responsible of preparation of Tax Returns that meet the local Tax requirements Make sure all direct and indirect Taxes payments are done on time according to local rules. Manage the relationship with Tax auditors Identify and analyse potential improvements in the accounting processes Assign individual and collective targets to a team of direct (or indirect) reports to have proper results on Accounting, Tax, Treasury functions. Identify the needs for the team: needs, training needs, salary proposals Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting/finance, or Chartered Accountant qualification (with at least 3 years’ articles completed) Minimum 3 years’ experience in IFRS accounting and tax returns review, ideally gained through a combination of audit and multinational finance roles Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel Experience within auditing will be a positive. Skills Required Strong understanding of accounting theory Highly detail orientated and organized in work Ability to meet assigned deadlines Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives Proficiency with email and Microsoft applications (proven ADVANCED Excel skills) Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management Should you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful