Corporate Financial Controller Position

4 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Sagen Advisory Full time

A forward-thinking company seeks an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the financial function of their diverse group, operating in various sectors such as Engineering, Construction, Fabrication, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Property.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance or Accounting, preferably with a professional qualification like AGA(SA), PA(SA), CA(SA), CIMA. Post-articles experience in a similar role will be highly desirable, along with expertise in Syspro or related ERP accounting software.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic professional with strong analytical skills to lead the finance team, manage multiple entities, and contribute to business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare monthly management accounts and variance reports for senior management.
  • Assist in budget preparation and cash flow management.
  • Oversee general ledger, accruals, provisions, depreciation, and journal entries.
  • Review bank and suspense reconciliations and prepare other general ledger reconciliations.
  • Manage Syspro modules – accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, work-in-progress, and general ledger to trial balance.
  • Set up and create users, product classes, warehouses, client groupings, costings, etc., in the accounting system.
  • Administration of vendor contracts, lease agreements, equipment rentals, etc.
  • Supervise and control accounting staff, including on-the-job training.
  • Ensure all staff meet deadlines and tasks.
  • Management of monthly salaries and weekly wage reconciliations and payment of monthly benefits (UIF, bargaining council, trade union fees, etc.).
  • Assist with BBBEE administration.
  • Compilation of annual financial statements.
  • Preparation, review, and submission of VAT, PAYE, SDL, and other statutory tasks.
  • Prepare, review, and submit tax returns.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar field.
  • AGA(SA), PA(SA), CA(SA), CIMA professional qualification preferable.
  • Completed SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMA articles.
  • Post-articles experience in a similar role will secure preference.
  • Minimum 5 years of accounting and finance experience.
  • Syspro or related ERP accounting software experience.
  • Microsoft Excel – intermediate to advanced level.
  • Industry experience in manufacturing, engineering, construction, industrial sectors, or related fields.
  • Multi-company exposure in a group structure.

Salary and Benefits:

  • R480,000 to R660,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • 13th cheque.


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