Group Financial Controller

1 week ago

Cape Town, South Africa Houst Full time

**About Houst**

We are entering a new phase of strategic growth and are looking for a Group Financial Controller to transform our financial operations across all markets from our Cape Town hub.

**Role Overview**

As Group Financial Controller, you will play a key role in delivering financial governance, reporting excellence, and operational control across our global entities. This role is both strategic and hands-on, ideal for a qualified finance professional with a sharp commercial mind and a passion for leading change.

Based in Cape Town and reporting directly to the company Directors, you will oversee group-level accounting and compliance, manage intercompany processes, and ensure standardisation across all financial functions.

**Requirements**:
**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead and manage all group-wide financial reporting, including consolidated management accounts, statutory accounts, and board packs.
- Own and drive group balance sheet integrity, ensuring reconciliations and intercompany eliminations are accurate and timely.
- Implement and enforce financial controls, policies, and procedures across all operating entities.
- Develop and refine group consolidation processes, enhancing automation and system efficiency.
- Lead the finance team embedding a culture of continuous improvement during a period of transition.
- Provide financial leadership on cross-border tax, FX exposure, and group cash flow management.
- Manage and mentor a growing team of finance professionals based in Cape town SA

**Required Qualifications & Experience**
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) - essential.
- Minimum of 3+ years of post-qualification experience, including group consolidation and multinational exposure.
- Demonstrable experience in managing a complex finance function with multiple legal entities and currencies.
- Demonstrable experience of ownership of revenue recognition, client money management, and complex transactional flows
- Proven track record of working with high volume transactions and associated controls & automation
- Proven track record of financial control, governance, and systems improvement at group level.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, including managing remote or cross-border teams.
- Prior experience in a tech-enabled or fast-scaling business
- Familiarity with cloud-based finance systems such as Xero, Looker, or equivalent.
- Understanding of multi-currency consolidation, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax issues.
- Professional audit experience is advantageous.

**Benefits**

**Why Join Houst?**
- Opportunity to shape and lead the finance function of a global business from a strategic vantage point.
- Be part of a high-growth, innovative, and international team.
- Enjoy a collaborative culture with remote flexibility and Cape Town-based leadership.

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