43 Financial Control jobs in South Africa

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Contact

Requisition nr:

Talent Acquisition Specialist:
Tshego Semenya

Location:
135 Rivonia Road, Sandown

Closing date:
23 October 2025

Cluster

Personal and Private Banking

Career Stream

Accounting

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Managers

Position

Head of Finance: Internal Financial Control

Why join our team

This is a high-impact leadership role that offers a rare opportunity to shape and influence the financial control environment across the PPB cluster. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to define frameworks, challenge existing processes, and drive meaningful change at the highest levels of the organisation. With direct access to the CFO community and senior executives, the work produced will be highly visible and instrumental in strengthening financial governance. Performance will be measured by the number and quality of control processes reviewed, the feasibility and effectiveness of recommendations made, and the overall contribution to improved financial assurance and reduced risk. While the role involves navigating diverse control environments and securing stakeholder alignment, it also presents a powerful platform to enhance the Group's control framework and establish a legacy of excellence. For professionals seeking to innovate, lead, and grow, this position offers unmatched visibility, influence, and career development potential.

Job Purpose

This newly created role is designed to strengthen the financial control environment across the Personal and Private Banking (PPB) cluster. The Head of Internal Financial Controls will be responsible for reviewing existing control processes, identifying gaps, and recommending improvements that enhance assurance and reduce risk. The role was established in response to a strategic need to improve financial governance and proactively address control weaknesses. Operating within the greater Finance function and engaging closely with Business Unit CFOs, the incumbent will play a key role in shaping the control landscape and delivering insights that support sound financial decision-making. This is an ideal opportunity for a self-starter with a strong audit and financial services background who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about creating value through robust financial oversight.

Job Responsibilities

Control Environment & Assurance

• Partner with CFOs across business units to document and assess existing financial control environments.
• Independently test controls and perform reconciliations to evaluate effectiveness.
• Provide detailed recommendations to improve control frameworks and address identified gaps.
• Deliver insights and assurance to the Cluster CFO and Managing Executive (SIQU), ensuring recommendations create tangible value.
• Review of IFRS application where relevant and recommendations to align where opportunities for improvement are identified.

Financial Performance & Reporting

• Manage daily activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of financials.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, especially CFOs, through hands-on collaboration.
• Engage in forums and committees to share insights and influence financial control strategy.
• Translate business strategy into financial plans aligned with Group and regulatory requirements.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to Group Risk and Compliance policies and regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and regulatory frameworks to mitigate financial risk.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Promote multi-skilling and address capacity gaps through improved work processes.

Leadership & Development

• Operate as a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of independently identifying and solving problems.
• Coach and mentor audit trainees and newly qualified CA(SA)s.
• Drive a client-centric culture and contribute to transformation goals through inclusive recruitment and development practices.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Professional Qualifications/Honour's Degree

Essential Qualification Detail

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Minimum Experience Level

• A minimum of
  5
  years post-articles experience is required, ideally gained within a financial services environment with exposure to both commercial and retail banking.
• Proven ability to work closely with senior leadership, including Managing Executives and CFOs, to align financial strategy with business objectives.
• Demonstrated success in setting and reporting against budgets and rolling forecasts, and using financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Experience in business analysis and performance reporting, including the development of commercialised analytics for frontline sales teams.
• Strong track record in driving headline earnings through revenue growth and cost containment initiatives.
• Previous accountability for producing monthly performance management reports under tight deadlines, with metrics such as sales acquisitions, cross-sell ratios, banker-level contribution statements, and regression analysis.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights that support business strategy and improve market share.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail
  with the ability to identify control gaps and inconsistencies across complex financial environments.
• Advanced analytical capability
  , enabling deep interrogation of financial data and control processes to produce meaningful insights.
• Strong reconciliation skills
  , with the ability to independently validate financial transactions and assess control effectiveness.
• High levels of accountability and integrity
  , consistently delivering quality outputs and taking ownership of recommendations.
• Self-driven and proactive
  , able to work independently, lead initiatives, and operate effectively without a predefined framework.
• Hands-on approach
  , with a willingness to engage directly with data, processes, and stakeholders to understand root causes and drive improvements.
• Entrepreneurial mindset
  , capable of shaping the role, identifying opportunities for value creation, and influencing outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  , essential for engaging with senior stakeholders and presenting findings with clarity and impact.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Business administration and management
• Client service management
• Financial Accounting Principles
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Stakeholder management
• Strategic planning
• Talent management

Disclaimer

Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Contact

Requisition nr:

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Tshego Semenya

Location: 135 Rivonia Road, Sandown

Closing date: 23 October 2025

Cluster

Personal and Private Banking

Career Stream

Accounting

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Managers

Position

Head of Finance: Internal Financial Control

Why join our team

This is a high-impact leadership role that offers a rare opportunity to shape and influence the financial control environment across the PPB cluster. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to define frameworks, challenge existing processes, and drive meaningful change at the highest levels of the organisation. With direct access to the CFO community and senior executives, the work produced will be highly visible and instrumental in strengthening financial governance. Performance will be measured by the number and quality of control processes reviewed, the feasibility and effectiveness of recommendations made, and the overall contribution to improved financial assurance and reduced risk. While the role involves navigating diverse control environments and securing stakeholder alignment, it also presents a powerful platform to enhance the Group's control framework and establish a legacy of excellence. For professionals seeking to innovate, lead, and grow, this position offers unmatched visibility, influence, and career development potential.

Job Purpose

This newly created role is designed to strengthen the financial control environment across the Personal and Private Banking (PPB) cluster. The Head of Internal Financial Controls will be responsible for reviewing existing control processes, identifying gaps, and recommending improvements that enhance assurance and reduce risk. The role was established in response to a strategic need to improve financial governance and proactively address control weaknesses. Operating within the greater Finance function and engaging closely with Business Unit CFOs, the incumbent will play a key role in shaping the control landscape and delivering insights that support sound financial decision-making. This is an ideal opportunity for a self-starter with a strong audit and financial services background who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about creating value through robust financial oversight.

Job Responsibilities

Control Environment & Assurance

• Partner with CFOs across business units to document and assess existing financial control environments.
• Independently test controls and perform reconciliations to evaluate effectiveness.
• Provide detailed recommendations to improve control frameworks and address identified gaps.
• Deliver insights and assurance to the Cluster CFO and Managing Executive (SIQU), ensuring recommendations create tangible value.
• Review of IFRS application where relevant and recommendations to align where opportunities for improvement are identified.

Financial Performance & Reporting

• Manage daily activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of financials.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, especially CFOs, through hands-on collaboration.
• Engage in forums and committees to share insights and influence financial control strategy.
• Translate business strategy into financial plans aligned with Group and regulatory requirements.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to Group Risk and Compliance policies and regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and regulatory frameworks to mitigate financial risk.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Promote multi-skilling and address capacity gaps through improved work processes.

Leadership & Development

• Operate as a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of independently identifying and solving problems.
• Coach and mentor audit trainees and newly qualified CA(SA)s.
• Drive a client-centric culture and contribute to transformation goals through inclusive recruitment and development practices.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Professional Qualifications/Honour's Degree

Essential Qualification Detail

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Minimum Experience Level

• A minimum of 5 years post-articles experience is required, ideally gained within a financial services environment with exposure to both commercial and retail banking.
• Proven ability to work closely with senior leadership, including Managing Executives and CFOs, to align financial strategy with business objectives.
• Demonstrated success in setting and reporting against budgets and rolling forecasts, and using financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Experience in business analysis and performance reporting, including the development of commercialised analytics for frontline sales teams.
• Strong track record in driving headline earnings through revenue growth and cost containment initiatives.
• Previous accountability for producing monthly performance management reports under tight deadlines, with metrics such as sales acquisitions, cross-sell ratios, banker-level contribution statements, and regression analysis.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights that support business strategy and improve market share.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify control gaps and inconsistencies across complex financial environments.
• Advanced analytical capability, enabling deep interrogation of financial data and control processes to produce meaningful insights.
• Strong reconciliation skills, with the ability to independently validate financial transactions and assess control effectiveness.
• High levels of accountability and integrity, consistently delivering quality outputs and taking ownership of recommendations.
• Self-driven and proactive, able to work independently, lead initiatives, and operate effectively without a predefined framework.
• Hands-on approach, with a willingness to engage directly with data, processes, and stakeholders to understand root causes and drive improvements.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, capable of shaping the role, identifying opportunities for value creation, and influencing outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, essential for engaging with senior stakeholders and presenting findings with clarity and impact.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Business administration and management
• Client service management
• Financial Accounting Principles
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Stakeholder management
• Strategic planning
• Talent management

Disclaimer

Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at

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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team

We are looking for a detail-orientated,results-driven, highly motivated and experienced Financial Accountant to join our Finance department. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who is eager to take their career to the next step within a fast-paced and supportive environment. The successful individual will administer the DBIT system to mirror the Asset accounts on the balance sheet.

We are looking for a detail-orientated,results-driven, highly motivated and experienced Financial Accountant to join our Finance department. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who is eager to take their career to the next step within a fast-paced and supportive environment. The successful individual will administer the DBIT system to mirror the Asset accounts on the balance sheet.

• Degree
• Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
• Experience in working with senior management
• Business English: Fluent
• Computer literacy (Advanced)

Administrate DBIT and K2 system.

• Manage all Project Capex submission and add all info needed for K2 approval.
• Revise K2 on a regular basis to enhance or correct workflow.
• Action all approved K2 Asset changes.
• Capture all Asset movements in DBIT (Capitalizations, Disposals, Scrapping and Selling etc.)
• Run DBIT reports and reconcile all Asset Balance sheet accounts to DBIT.
• Run DBIT at month end to close off the period.
• Write and post journals regarding all Asset actions.
• Monthly reconciliations on all Asset Accounts.
• Reconcile all Critical Spare parts from Pragma to DBIT.
• Manage all second hand Asset movements, selling and Invoicing.
• Update all new vendors, Departments and Approval levels on K2.
• Assist all Business Units with Asset enquiries as well as provide training on using the K2 system for Asset movement.

Computer hardware reconciliation

• Use the SCCM report to compare Computers in use versus Computers moved between Employees.
• Reconcile all Computers returned to Head office to ensure that all Assets are accounted for.
• Manage the inter Company Accounts for Assets moved between South Africa and Botswana, Eswatini and Namibia.
• Reconcile all Bulk Computer purchases to the individual Capex applications.

Manage other month-end duties

• Compile various Reports regarding DBIT categories.
• Compile Reports on all Capex expenditure.
• Compile the Held for Sale Asset Report as well as the Disposal and Asset Scrappings.
• Oversee the Asset Verification changes in DBIT required Annually.

Manage year-end schedules for auditors and financial statements disclosure

• Prepare Auditors reports on various Asset requests.
• Close off DBIT for the Financial year and prepare Auditors reports on all Asset movement during the financial year.
• Manage the Roll forward on all Asset Accounts from current year to previous year

Financial Reporting Manager - IT Distribution Sector

Our client in the IT Distribution and Office Supplies sector is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Financial Reporting Manager to oversee financial and management reporting across a large multi-branch environment. This role reports directly to the General Manager of Finance and offers the opportunity to partner with senior leadership on strategic financial initiatives while driving operational efficiency and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, consolidation, and delivery of accurate and timely financial and management reports across multiple branches and divisions.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support decision making at both divisional and group levels.
• Partner closely with senior management, including Finance and Operations leadership, on high level projects such as ERP transformations and cross-divisional initiatives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure financial targets are met and risks are identified early.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS reporting standards, internal policies, and governance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting systems, and controls, with particular focus on leveraging ERP systems such as SAP/S4HANA.
• Act as a trusted financial partner to senior executives, providing commercial acumen and guidance to influence business strategy.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years post-articles experience in financial management or commercial finance, ideally within a listed entity or large product-driven/service environment.
• Proven expertise in financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, and commercial finance.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS reporting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and exposure to S/4HANA migration projects is highly advantageous.
• Prior experience consolidating financial data across multiple branches/divisions is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, coupled with flexibility to work beyond standard hours and travel to branches as required.

Educational Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related commercial field.
• CA(SA) or equivalent qualification is highly preferred.

If you are a results driven finance professional with the ambition to influence strategy and deliver high quality reporting within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career.

Mindcor will respond to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will, however, be retained for future opportunities.

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Must have US GAAP experience

Our client is a leading, globally integrated financial services organization. They are at the forefront of innovation and operational excellence, driving significant stakeholder value within the dynamic financial services sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where you can make a tangible impact.

Are you a technically astute CA(SA) with a passion for financial reporting and consolidation? We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our client's Group Finance team. This role offers a unique chance to hone your skills in a complex, dual-reporting environment, contributing directly to high-quality consolidated financial statements. You'll be instrumental in ensuring compliance with stringent international and local listing requirements, working with a global team and driving process improvements. If you thrive on detail, enjoy problem-solving, and are eager to grow within a reputable financial services leader, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the monthly, quarterly, and annual preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Oversee the end-to-end consolidation process for a diverse portfolio of entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Contribute to the preparation of critical external reporting packs for JSE and NYSE filings, including integrated reports and annual disclosures.
• Collaborate effectively with external auditors, ensuring seamless interim and year-end audits.
• Champion technical accounting excellence by researching and applying IFRS and relevant US GAAP standards.
• Play a key role in the implementation of new accounting standards and group-wide policies.
• Ensure robust compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Foster strong working relationships with global finance teams, providing guidance on reporting requirements.
• Support the enhancement and automation of consolidation and reporting processes, leveraging advanced systems.

Requirements:

Must-Haves:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
• Minimum of 2 years post-articles experience in a group finance or reporting function.
• Proven experience in group consolidations, multi-currency reporting, and intercompany eliminations.
• Exposure to US GAAP.
• Experience with JSE and/or NYSE reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Should you not hear from us in two weeks from application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Function

To manage the processes and resources accountable for the on time and accurate reporting of financial information as well as the provision of financial management packs, contributing to operational effectiveness, client / customer satisfaction, reduced risk, profitability and compliance to relevant policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Performance Areas

• Support function to Vice President Finance: Healthcare SSA.
• Lead financial reporting monthly including month-end close processes.
• Deliver financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the Imperial financial processes, policies and disciplines.
• Execute financial compliance or operational reviews.
• Assist with coordination of work with risk, legal, commercial, compliance, tax and other control-related activities and with other assurance providers.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify controls in place to mitigate identified risks.
• Identify control and reporting gaps and execute on opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with special requests and projects as required on accounting and compliance or commercial matters.
• Conduct reviews of operating companies balance sheets and GL reconciliations
• Assist with analysis of operating companies' financial statements to drive efficiencies.
• Manage reporting calendar for Healthcare SSA.
• Commercial finance business partnering with Market Access Healthcare operations.
• Identify cost saving initiatives in operating companies.
• Conduct margin analysis to ensure profitability of operating companies.
• Manage accounts for Healthcare Head office, including expense recognition and review as well monthly reporting.
• Deliver investment evaluations as required, including calculations of metrics such as net present value, ROCE, internal rate of return and payback period.
• Deliver monthly reporting packs and presentations for Healthcare Head Office.
• Lead direct reports in ensuring the delivery of Healthcare reporting timeously and accurately.
• Ensure development of direct reports, including succession planning and delegating as appropriate.

Qualifications Required

• CA (SA) qualification.

Experience and Skills Required

• Minimum 5 years post articles experience.
• Strong accounting and consolidations application in a multi-currency environment.
• Up to date and sound IFRS knowledge and application.
• Strong tax knowledge.
• Hyperion experience is advantageous.
• Healthcare experience is advantageous.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

EEO Statement

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

We're looking for a
hands-on and dynamic Reporting Specialist
to join a fast-growing software and services business that helps large listed and public organisations
automate their reporting and planning processes
.

In this role, you'll work directly with some of South Africa's most prominent companies, implementing and supporting a powerful consolidation, reporting, and planning software solution.

What You'll Do

• Partner with clients to automate reporting and planning processes using our software.
• Build
  financial reporting and planning applications
  from the ground up.
• Design and configure
  group reporting structures
  and Excel-based data templates.
• Import data from multiple source systems and set up analysis tools.
• Create
  final reports and presentations
  for executive use.
• Provide
  post-implementation client support
  – including training, troubleshooting, and identifying areas for process improvement.

What We're Looking For

• A relevant
  Financial Degree
  (BCom Finance or equivalent) or completed CIMA.
• Strong knowledge of
  financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
  .
• 5+ years of experience
  in either:
• A financial role (management reporting, FP&A, etc.) with full reporting and planning responsibility; OR
• A role implementing/supporting financial reporting software.
• Advanced Excel skills
  (model building, formulas, graphs, conditional formatting).
• Strong communication skills and confidence in engaging directly with clients.
• A problem-solver with
  initiative, energy, and ownership
  .

We'd Love to See if You Can…

When screening, we'll be looking for candidates who:

• Can
  build financial models from scratch
  (not just update templates).
• Show initiative in setting up
  new reporting packs
  by asking the right questions and designing scalable solutions.
• Double-check accuracy using
  controls, reconciliations, and validations
  – not just trust the system.
• Clearly understand concepts like
  Budget YTD
  and how to automate it in Excel.
• Can handle interruptions by staying flexible and focused while supporting others when needed.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in finance

For more information, contact:

Angelique Jardim

Specialist Recruitment Consultant