Financial Controller
Location: Hybrid -based in Johannesburg

The Opportunity
We’re on the hunt for a dynamic and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our fast-paced team.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of operational finance — where speed, accuracy, and impact come together. You’ll manage the daily financial operations linked to global shipments, ensuring every transaction is precise, every cost optimized, and every client delighted.
What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of end-to-end finance operations for allocated shipments.
• Invoice clients and process supplier invoices with accuracy and urgency.
• Manage cost control, profit tracking, and financial reporting per shipment.
• Perform cash receipts and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee debtors’ management and payment processing.
• Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers, and shipping providers across the globe.
• Collaborate closely with your business unit and finance team to drive efficiency and financial success.

 
What You’ll Bring

• A BCom degree in Accounting or Finance (Honours an advantage).
• Strong academic record.
• Sharp attention to detail and a love for numbers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A solution-driven mindset with great interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, evolving environments — we move quickly!
• A genuine willingness to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Our client is a leading player in the manufacturing sector, known for producing high-quality, reliable products that support both industrial and consumer markets. With a strong footprint across South Africa, the business prides itself on combining heritage, innovation, and sustainability to remain a trusted brand in its industry.
In this role, you will manage the financial operations of the plant, oversee stock and inventory accuracy, and provide insights to support operational and strategic decisions. You’ll be joining a business where stability meets growth, and where your contributions will be key to driving performance.
Why join our client?

• Be part of a well-established and respected brand in the manufacturing space.
• Enjoy exposure to both plant-level and strategic finance responsibilities.
• Work in a collaborative and professional environment that values expertise and results.
• Gain career growth opportunities in a company with a strong industry presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial reporting, compliance, and controls for plant operations.
• Manage stock reconciliations, inventory processes, and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Analyse plant costs and drive cost optimisation initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and partner with operations to improve efficiency and profitability.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Education: Minimum BCom Degree (Accounting/Finance) – non-negotiable.
• Experience: 5–10 years in a financial control role within a plant/manufacturing environment.
• Proven stock management and inventory experience essential.
• ERP system exposure with strong systems knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Apply now!
For more exciting Finance / Engineering / IT / Supply Chain / Commercial & C-Suite vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za

I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
– Finance Professionals
– Plant & Manufacturing Finance Specialists
– Stock & Inventory Finance Experts
– Senior Finance & C-Suite Appointments
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
For more information, contact:
Pascaline Seko
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Connect with me on LinkedIn! www.********.co.za

Our client is a well-established, multinational pharmaceutical business recognised for its operational excellence and innovation across Africa and beyond.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Financial Controller will oversee financial performance, cost control, and procurement management across multiple divisions. This role requires a hands-on professional who can balance strategic insight with rigorous financial discipline. You’ll play a key part in identifying savings, improving processes, and supporting business leaders in achieving both financial and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full financial control and oversight across six divisions within the group.
• Drive cost control and procurement optimisation, identifying areas for savings and efficiency.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with EE requirements, internal governance, and corporate policies.
• Partner with divisional heads to support strategic decision-making and performance improvement.
• Lead and mentor divisional finance teams to enhance capability and accountability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen financial processes.

 Job Experience & Skills Required:

• 5–8 years’ experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance management role.
• Proven expertise in cost control, procurement management, and operational finance.
• Strong analytical mindset with the confidence to challenge, influence, and drive outcomes.
• Experience managing financials across multiple divisions or business units.
• Sound understanding of EE frameworks and compliance.
• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CA(SA) not required).
• Strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail and a proactive, results-oriented approach.

Apply now!
 
For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za
 
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

• Financial Manager 
• Group Finance Manager 
• Financial Director 
• Group Accountant 
• Financial Accountant 
• Management Accountant 
• Cost Accountant 
• Financial Controller
• Bookkeeper

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Camryn Basson 
Specialist Recruitment Consultant 

Connect with me on LinkedIn! www.********.co.za

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily financial operations for allocated transactions and shipments.
• Prepare and issue client invoices.
• Process supplier invoices and ensure accuracy of costs.
• Monitor and manage profit margins on transactions.
• Perform receipt of cash, bank reconciliations, and debtor management.
• Handle payments and financial oversight of shipments.
• Communicate with suppliers, clients, and service providers (email and phone).
• Assist with increasing transaction volume due to new business and client onboarding.

Qualification and Skills Required:

• BCom Accounting / Finance undergraduate degree (essential).
• Honours degree advantageous.
• Strong academic performance (2–5 distinctions and >65% Mathematics in matric).
• Excellent command of English – written and verbal.
• Detail-driven, admin-focused, and highly organised.
• Strong problem-solving ability and solution-driven mindset.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-changing environment and willingness to learn.
• Great interpersonal skills and professional communication.

What’s In It for Me (WIIFM)?
Join a fast-growing global operation that combines finance, logistics, and cross-border compliance. You will be exposed to international transactions and operational finance processes, gaining hands-on experience with high-volume, high-impact financial workflows while contributing meaningfully to the organization’s growth.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.  For more finance jobs, please visit www.********.co.za
 
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.
 
 
For more information, contact:
Arista Palin
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
*****@*****.co.za

 

Join a nearly 30-year-old multinational engineering company at the forefront of innovation and operational excellence. We are looking for a Senior Finance Controller to lead operational finance, deliver strategic insights, and drive cost efficiency across the business.
 
Duties:

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and ensure accurate, timely reporting
• Create and manage financial dashboards to provide clear insights for business decision-making
• Oversee account reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial data
• Partner with management to drive strategy, operational efficiency, and cost-saving initiatives
• Provide insightful analysis that influences business direction and growth
• Mentor and lead a finance team

 
Education and experience:

• BCom Accounting minimum
• At least 8 – 10 years experience in a senior operational finance role
• Strong skills in reporting, dashboards, management accounts, and strategic analysis

 
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit www.********.co.za
 
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
 
For more information, contact:
Eshana Sewraj-Ramshat