Cape Town: Financial Controller posted by Profile Personnel

March 9, 2026 Jobs in Cape Peninsula

Profile Personnel

Western Cape

Other General Employment

Job Description

About the Role

Profile Personnel, a well-established automation company based in Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in steering our financial operations toward continued success, utilizing their expertise in managing accounting practices, budgeting processes, and financial planning to drive strategic decisions that foster business growth and maximum profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the Accounting Operations including all aspects, Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition
Responsible for the banking and Cashbook processing & Petty Cash recons
Leading Budget and Financial Forecasts: Direct the preparation of our budget and financial forecasts, reporting on variances
Publishing Monthly Management Accounts
Ensure & Support the Auditors in the timely preparation and delivery of Annual Financial Statements
Handling Statutory /Regulatory Reporting: Coordinate all aspects of business requirements
Quality Control Over Transactions and Reporting: Oversee and ensure the integrity of financial transactions and reports
Responsible for All Tax Filings: Stay compliant with all government reporting requirements and tax obligations Vat, Income Tax, Queries
Assign, monitor, and coordinate assignments (plan and organise work)
Provide technical, procedural and policy guidance to the companies
Handling all aspects of Insurance cover/claims for the Companies, including annual renewals
Maintain/update the Vehicle Amortization schedules

Requirements

Experienced Financial Controller: Your proven experience in this role has equipped you with deep broad spectrum business insights
Knowledgeable in Accounting Principles: You have a thorough understanding of accounting procedures and principles, including accounting law
Financial Statements: Skilled in creating financial statements and familiar with general ledger functions
Qualified in Your Field: Holding an accounting /finance qualification
Tech-Savvy in Accounting Software: You bring excellent skills in using and administering accounting software

Qualifications

No specific qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary information not specified.

Reporting

Analyse and interpret financial data and recommend changes to improve systems and financial performance
Assess financial components (e.g., revenue, expense, operating income and expenses, net income, capex, and cash flows) of all Departments and Companies
Manage the companys fixed assets
Ensure assets are loaded onto the financial system correctly, and that they are depreciated correctly and can be physically verified from the system to the physical location
Maintain/update the Fixed Asset Registers to track depreciation entries

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Financial Analysis

Responsible for project financial analysis, exploring feasibilities, profit returns, risks etc…across all group companies
Navigate the dynamic world of Cash Flow, guiding forecasts, and ensuring funding aligns seamlessly
Lead the audits, by maintaining precise trial balances, and driving system enhancements
Reconciling sales and accounting systems, and process journal entries
Support Business leaders and handle any ad hoc challenges

Knowledge

Good knowledge of accounting processes and principles
Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and a fair knowledge of Microsoft Word
Good knowledge of accounting packages, Pastel/Sage will be a preferred option
Preferred -Basic knowledge of deal management packages, e.g. BPO/CO3. Training will be provided
Experience in working with ERP systems with experience in Inventory & Accounting systems interface

Attitudes

Deadline-driven
Team oriented
Professional
Trustworthy
Reliable and honest
Ability to work under pressure & occasional overtime
Stress tolerance
Self-motivated
Energetic
Accurate
Accountable

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