Financial Controller

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Communicate Ct Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year
Are you a seasoned Financial Controller with a passion for building strong financial frameworks and elevating operational excellence? Our client, a leading organization with a robust shared services environment, is searching for a dynamic finance professional to provide strategic and operational leadership across treasury, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. In this pivotal role, you'll drive financial integrity, streamline processes, and champion the development and implementation of best-practice SOP's. You'll also guide and empower a team of high-performing Team Leaders, ensuring seamless service delivery across multiple business units.
 
If you're equipped with a Finance or Accounting degree, hands-on shared services experience, and strong technical exposure (particularly with Sage300) then this opportunity offers the perfect platform to make a measurable impact.

As the Financial Controller, your duties and responsibilities will include the following
Provide effective leadership to the team and deliver strong support to the broader business
Maintain clear, consistent communication with team members and Operations
Develop individual team members, identify high-potential talent, and support their growth
Ensure the Debtors function operates efficiently and delivers high-quality outputs
Oversee the Purchasing/Creditors function to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
Manage the Cash Book with precision and adherence to internal controls
Oversee cashflow management to support financial stability and operational planning
Drive continuous improvements across financial and operational processes
Review all finance and operational systems to identify opportunities for enhancement and innovation
Lead the development, improvement, and implementation of SOPs for AR, AP, and Treasury to ensure standardisation and compliance
Identify opportunities for automation and digital transformation within the Shared Services environment and manage related implementation projects
Collaborate with IT and external vendors to enhance automation and digitisation initiatives
Champion change management efforts to ensure the successful adoption of new systems, tools, and processes

Skills & Experience:
3-5 years of hands-on experience in the finance function – from reconciliations to reporting
Shared Services Experience required

Qualification:
Completed Finance or Accounting diploma or degree
Grade 12 (matric)

Contact JENELLE COOKSON on , quoting the Ref: CTF021830.

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