Job Description
Financial Controller (Permanent)
Fuel strategic decision-making while building robust, compliant finance foundations.
Own the numbers. Shape the future.
About the Role
As Financial Controller, youll lead end-to-end accounting operations and deliver timely, accurate reporting that leadership can trust. Youll drive budgeting and forecasting, strengthen controls, and ensure compliance across the business. Youll also be hands-on with cash flow and treasury, partnering with leaders to enable smart, sustainable growth.
Who the Client Is
This opportunity is with a well-capitalised, growth-focused company operating across South Africa and select international markets. The organisation values rigour, pace, and accountabilityoffering broad scope, exposure to senior decision-makers, and the chance to professionalise processes in a business thats scaling.
What Youll Do
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Oversee full accounting operations (AP/AR, GL, and reporting) and produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. 
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Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles; track performance, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions. 
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Provide analysis and insights to improve profitability and efficiency. 
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Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and coordinate external audit. 
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Manage cap table requirements and partner on treasury to ensure liquidity. 
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Lead and develop a junior accountant, building a high-trust, high-performance culture. 
What You Bring
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Degree in Accounting/Finance; CA(SA) advantageous (not essential). 
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5+ years experience in senior finance roles with strong reporting and control orientation. 
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Working knowledge of US GAAP and modern finance systems (QuickBooks exposure a plus). 
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Strength in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and audit readiness. 
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Clear, calm communicator who can influence, prioritise, and deliver in a fast-moving environment. 
What Success Looks Like
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Month-end closed on time with clean, accurate statements and no surprises. 
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Rolling 1218 month forecast maintained with variance drivers understood and acted on. 
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Strong control environment evidenced by smooth audits and regulatory compliance. 
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Healthy liquidity with proactive cash and working capital planning. 
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A capable, engaged finance team with clear ownership and development paths. 
Rewards & Challenges: Youll gain broad remit, autonomy, and senior visibility. Youll also grapple with legacy processes, maturing systems, and the demands of scalingso a builder mindset and comfort with detail are essential.
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