Financial Controller

The Financial Controller will take ownership of the full working capital cycle, while ensuring robust financial controls, process efficiencies, and accurate reporting. This role is ideal for a hands-on, proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic setting and is passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full accounts receivable and accounts payable cycle, including project-based invoicing, supplier processing, and alignment with procurement and SCM platform requirements.
• Manage debtor and creditor functions end-to-end, including reconciliations, collections, dispute resolution, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Lead month-end close activities, including accruals, deferred revenue, balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring accurate, audit-ready financial records.
• Oversee cash flow and supplier payment processes, ensuring compliance, appropriate approvals, and efficient execution through integrated systems.
• Drive system and process improvements, including enhancing integrations, supporting VAT compliance and SARS requirements, and contributing to overall financial control and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Newly qualified CA(SA) or BCom Finance degree with articles.
• 5+ years experience in a finance environment, with strong exposure to both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Experience within project-based, engineering, or manufacturing environments will be advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, with exposure to tools such as ApprovalMax and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with automation tools (OCR and invoice processing) would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial control capabilities.
• High attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, hands-on environment while maintaining high standards of work.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership.
• Technically adaptable with a passion for systems, process improvement, and continuous learning.

If you are looking to step into a Financial Controller role where you can take ownership, drive efficiencies, and contribute to a growing organisation, we would love to connect with you.

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