South Africa: Senior Corporate Controller

This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned Chartered Accountant who thrives in complexity, structure, and accountability. If you enjoy operating at group level, owning the numbers end-to-end, and being the person everyone relies on when it really matters, keep reading. This role sits at the centre of group finance, with responsibility across consolidation, reporting, tax, governance, controls, and team leadership. It’s hands-on, visible, and critical to business performance. Not for passengers. Definitely for professionals. What you’ll be responsible for: You’ll own the full group month-end close, consolidation and reporting process, ensuring accuracy, integrity and deadlines are met, every time. This includes preparing and presenting high-quality financial analytics, KPI reporting and monthly business and operational reviews, with a particular focus on balance sheet performance and integrity You’ll lead budgeting and forecasting across OPEX, CAPEX and balance sheet, and take full ownership of annual financial statements and the external audit process, including IFRS compliance and SAP year-end close Tax is a key part of this role. You’ll oversee direct and indirect tax across multiple jurisdictions, including corporate income tax, deferred tax, VAT, transfer pricing, recharges and tax optimisation On the working capital side, you’ll manage accounts receivable and payable, credit policies and applications, ECL provisioning under IFRS 9, credit insurance, and invoice discounting structures You’ll also be responsible for treasury activities including cash and debt reporting, banking, hedging instructions, foreign currency accounting (IAS 21), intercompany balances and reconciliations This role carries full responsibility for internal controls, governance and risk management. You’ll be the key contact for internal audits, drive resolution of findings, submit quarterly risk and opportunity reports, and continuously strengthen finance policies, procedures and controls Team leadership is central. You’ll manage, coach and develop a corporate control team, ensuring deliverables are met, standards are upheld, and people grow Systems and process improvement form part of your DNA. You’ll contribute to system enhancements and continuously improve month-end and reporting processes What we’re looking for (this part is not flexible) You must be a qualified Chartered Accountant – CA(SA). This is non-negotiable You’ll bring 5-10 years’ post-articles experience in a senior financial control, corporate finance or group reporting role, ideally within a complex or multinational environment You have strong IFRS and technical accounting expertise, solid tax knowledge (direct and indirect), and proven experience with group consolidation and reporting You’re an advanced Excel user, comfortable in ERP environments (SAP experience is highly advantageous), and confident presenting financial information to senior stakeholders You are a strong people leader, structured, decisive, calm under pressure, and able to drive both performance and development How you show up? You’re organised, analytical and detail-driven, but you don’t lose sight of the bigger picture. You communicate clearly, lead confidently, and take ownership without needing supervision. You’re resilient, solutions-focused, and comfortable operating at pace in a demanding environment. Why this role is compelling? This is a true senior finance leadership role with breadth, depth and influence. You’ll work at group level, partner closely with executive leadership, and play a key role in shaping financial discipline, governance and performance. If you’re a CA(SA) who wants responsibility, visibility and impact, not just a title, this one is worth your attention. In line with my client’s Employment Equity plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups as defined by the Employment Equity Act. If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.