A private equity-backed multinational firm, based in Cape Town, is seeking a Financial Controller to lead their head office finance function and ensure compliance, reporting, and transaction processing across their holding companies.
This role offers a unique opportunity to manage and develop a finance team, driving the improvement of financial controls, monthly management accounts, and regulatory compliance. The Financial Controller will oversee a team of three and be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting for the head office, ensuring smooth transaction processing, payments, and compliance with IFRS standards. Additionally, they will be the main business partner for head office cost centres, contributing to budgeting, cost reviews, and recharges.
The successful candidate will also act as the primary point of contact for auditors and play a key role in ensuring compliance with VAT and corporation tax obligations across the group. This is a leadership role within a fast-paced, acquisitive business, offering the chance to significantly contribute to the firm's growth and success.
Key qualifications for the Financial Controller:
Key duties for the Financial Controller include but are not limited to:
Key personal skills for the successful Financial Controller:
If you are passionate about leading a finance team and driving compliance and financial performance within a dynamic business, then please get in touch to learn more.
About the job:
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Negotiable
Job Reference: N5GYZA-5B89F704
Date posted: 09 October 2024
Consultant: Ashleigh Cloete