151 Financial Controller jobs in South Africa

Financial Administration/ Controller (POS 24341)

Somerset West

R 15 000 to R 20 000 per month

Job Purpose:

As the Financial Administrator you be will be responsible for maintaining financial records, handling accounts payable and receivable in the overall financial management of the organistisation. Your attention to detail, profiency with financial software the ability to work independently will be crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our financial processes.

Requirements:

• Matric
• 5 to 7 years in a similar position
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role, with exposure to debtors and creditors functions in a previous role
• Valid drivers license and own transport
• Relevant Finance or Accounting qualifications would be advantageous.

Experience:

• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and documentation
• Update and maintain financial databases
• Assist with the management of debtors and creditors such as processing invoices, payments and reconciliations
• Monitor and follow up any outstanding payments and resolve discrepancies
• Collaborate with the financial team to ensure the smooth flow of financial operations
• Assist with month end and year end closing activities
• Assist with financial projects and initiatives
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department

Closing Date: 30 November 2024

Our client is a dynamic and innovative marketing and technology agency

dedicated to delivering exceptional results for their clients. With a strong presence in the US

market, they specialize in creating strategic, data-driven solutions that drive growth and

engagement. Their team is composed of passionate professionals who thrive on creativity,

collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence.

Role Introduction: Are you a seasoned financial professional with a knack for numbers and a

passion for precision? Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to join their team and steer

their financial operations with expertise and finesse. As a key member of their leadership team, you

will play a crucial role in shaping the financial future of their agency. If you are looking for a role

that combines strategic thinking with hands-on financial management in a vibrant and creative

environment, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary: The Controller will oversee all financial activities, ensuring

compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the

agency's growth and operational efficiency. This role requires a deep understanding of the unique

financial needs of a marketing and technology agency, including project-based accounting and

revenue recognition. High-end English proficiency is essential for this role, as it involves

communication with clients, stakeholders, and team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting:

o Prepare and publish timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

o Ensure accuracy and integrity in all financial reporting.

o Provide detailed analysis and commentary on financial results.

1. Accounting Operations:

o Manage all aspects of the accounting functions, including Billing, Accounts

Receivable, Expense Processing, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost

Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.

o Oversee the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, and report variances.

1. Project Accounting:

o Oversee project-based accounting to ensure accurate tracking of project costs,

revenues, and profitability.

o Work closely with project managers to provide financial insights and support for

client engagements.

1. Internal Controls:

o Maintain and iterate/improve robust internal controls to safeguard company assets

o Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to policies and

procedures.

1. Tax Compliance:

o Manage and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.

o Coordinate and oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns in conjunction

with 3rd party.

6. Financial Analysis and Strategy:

o Provide strategic financial insights to senior management to support business

decisions.

o Conduct financial analysis and modeling for potential investments, pricing

strategies, and other strategic initiatives.

o Ensure continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

1. System Management:

o Oversee the maintenance and continuous improvement of financial systems and

accounting process.

o Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data across all systems.

Qualifications:

• College degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CMA-equivalent certification preferred.
• Proven experience as a Controller or similar role in a marketing or technology agency.
• Strong understanding of project-based accounting and revenue recognition.
• Excellent knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency in Quickbooks Online accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High-end English proficiency is required.

Skills:

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong leadership and management abilities.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a marketing or technology agency environment.
• Familiarity with project management tools and systems.
• Knowledge of the US tax system and compliance requirements.

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Dr Oetker SA is looking for an Operational Financial Controller and Commercial Financial Controller for our Durban and Johannesburg sites.

As Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in supporting the commercial team by providing financial insights that drive profitability and optimize net revenue management. Your focus will be on enhancing cost efficiency through smarter management of discounting, trade spend, and promotional effectiveness, ensuring that every Rand spent contributes to improved margins. You will collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and other departments to align financial and commercial strategies. This includes analyzing the impact of pricing, promotions, customer profitability, and product mix, ensuring that financial implications are well understood and integrated into commercial decisions. Your input will be key in evaluating the financial viability of trade spend initiatives and discounting strategies to balance both revenue growth and margin protection.

WHAT THE ROLE ENTAILS

• Support the PS&OP forecasting process with income statement forecasts and gap analysis.
• Produce monthly management accounts with variance analysis to the root cause and commentary.
• Produce annual budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide decision-making financial analysis and conclusions, including product profitability analysis and financial feasibility assessments, e.g. investment feasibilities.
• Assess product costings and trade spend feasibility monthly and ad hoc, aligned with revenue and margin goals.
• Be a Cost savings champion, driving and supporting the business towards overall cost efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, processes and best practices.
• Ad hoc projects support and facilitation with a view to leading effective implementation of financial initiatives.

Preferred Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce (BCom), Finance, or a closely related field
• CIMA Advanced Diploma (Dip MA) or CA(SA) qualification advantageous
• 3 -5 years' relevant experience in commercial, FMCG, manufacturing, or finance-business partnering roles
• Experience in working on business management, accounting software and MS Office applications - Sage, MS Excel

Ideal Competencies Of The Candidate:

• Analytical thinking – You excel at translating complex commercial scenarios, including pricing, trade spend, and discounting strategies, into financial implications, enabling flexible and informed decision-making.
• Process orientation – You continuously review and improve financial processes, particularly around trade spend and revenue management, by applying best practices and a critical, commercial lens.
• Continuous improvement – You consistently focus on optimizing net revenue and margin growth through innovative financial analysis and process enhancements.
• Effective communicator – You not only provide precise financial analysis but also deliver clear, commercially driven insights that influence business decisions positively.
• Proactive and driven – You are a self-starter, energized to tackle challenges, meet targets, and contribute to driving the commercial success and profitability of the business.

Please kindly respond with the following;

• Updated CV

Job Type: Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Durban, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• Finance Business Partnering: 3 years (Required)
• FMCG: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Functions (Areas of Accountability):

Financial Reporting

• Generate monthly financial and management reports, including Board, Income Statements, Cash, Bank, Balance Sheet & Intercompany Reconciliations, DSO, DPO and DSI with variance analysis, commentary, and risks/opportunities.
• Maintain GL integrity and manage GL activities including month end closing activities, reporting to Group, intercompany transactions, posting of GL journals.
• Report on weekly sales / orderbook information, monthly flash and quarterly forecasts and ensure segmentation per region, customer type, product group, etc. is complete and accurate.
• Ensure HR / Labour Costs are correctly allocated by cost centre and functional area.
• Report HR and Capex expenses monthly in Athena.
• Prepare ad hoc reoorts such as insurance, consultancy, inventory and procurement reports when required.

FP&A

• Prepare quarterly and annual budgets and forecasts for financial and operational projections based on historical performance, market trends, and company strategy to provide "best estimate".
• Conduct in-depth analysis of data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and report on cashflow forecast.
• Prepare quarterly re-forecasts (F3+9, F6+6, F9+3).
• Build driver-based models for revenue, margin, Opex, headcount and cash; perform scenario and sensitivity analysis (price, volume, mix, FX, cost).
• Product, customer and country profitability, and pricing support.
• Prepare ad hoc forecasts as per local and internal requirements.

Working Capital and Cash

• Oversee AR, credit control and collections; drive DSO targets and resolve disputes.
• Oversee AP, payment runs and supplier terms; drive DPO and early-payment decisions.
• Own a weekly 13-week cash forecast and liquidity dashboard.

Treasury and Foreign Exchange

• Map FX exposures and recommend hedging or natural offsets in line with policy.
• Govern intercompany settlements, netting and cash repatriation.

Tax, statutory and regulatory

• Coordinate VAT and other indirect taxes, payroll taxes and statutory returns per country.
• Prepare corporate tax packs and manage external auditors and advisors across the region.
• Ensure consistent application of transfer pricing and intercompany policies.

Controls, policies and audit

• Own the Delegation of Authority and finance policies; lead control self-assessments.
• Maintain fixed asset, inventory and lease controls; perform stock counts and impairment reviews.
• Achieve zero critical audit findings; track remediation to closure.

Stakeholder Engagement and Business Partnerships

• Liaise with Local Finance Team and Global Financial Team.
• Liaise with local Senior Management, Sales Management & HR Management for forecasting accuracy and reporting feedback.
• Deal and resolve the escalations and queries from internal and external stakeholders including auditors and tax authorities.
• Maintain positive relationships and high level of cooperation and confidentiality with local finance teams and other departments.
• Oversee team's work and support professional development and skills enhancement of a team within Finance department.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and IT to deliver insights and reporting that inform strategic decisions
• Participate in implementation of a new ERP system – MS Dynamics D365.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and optimisation of processes.
• Build financial literacy in the wider business through training and regular engagement.

Job Requirements:

• Education
• BCom Accounting degree or equivalent.
• CA(SA) or CIMA beneficial.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years' experience in similar role as finance controller in a multi-entity and multi-currency environment.
• Experience in interacting with corporate stakeholders in a complex matrix organisation.
• Proven ownership of GL's, budgets, forecasts and rolling outlooks, and leadership of external audits.
• Practical knowledge of Sage Evolution or D365, and BI tools such as Power BI or group reporting tools such as Board.
• Strong Excel capability.
• Skills:
• Financial reporting and IFRS/local accounting frameworks.
• Working capital and cash management.
• Data and systems stewardship (ERP ownership, master data governance, Excel and BI).
• Data-driven storytelling and stakeholder engagement.
• Communication: written packs and clear updates at executive level.
• Strong process design and control mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to simplify complexity and convert insight into action.
• Comfortable operating across countries and time zones.
• Leadership: build, coach and hold a multi-country team to account.
• Attributes
• Integrity, confidentiality and sound judgement.
• Ownership and initiative with strong follow-through.
• Accuracy and attention to detail (zero-surprises mindset).
• Resilience and composure under pressure.
• Reliability and dependability.
• Analytical thinking and structured problem solving.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Tasty moments to feel good about

From mouth-watering pizzas, comforting meals and tasty sides, to indulgent cakes, and desserts, Dr. Oetker South Africa has been bringing people together to share feel-good food moments since 2010

Ready to take your career to the next level?

Dr Oetker SA is looking for an 
Operational Financial Controller
 and 
Commercial Financial Controller
 for our Durban and Johannesburg sites.

As Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in supporting the commercial team by providing financial insights that drive profitability and optimize net revenue management. Your focus will be on enhancing cost efficiency through smarter management of discounting, trade spend, and promotional effectiveness, ensuring that every Rand spent contributes to improved margins. You will collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and other departments to align financial and commercial strategies. This includes analyzing the impact of pricing, promotions, customer profitability, and product mix, ensuring that financial implications are well understood and integrated into commercial decisions. Your input will be key in evaluating the financial viability of trade spend initiatives and discounting strategies to balance both revenue growth and margin protection.

WHAT THE ROLE ENTAILS

• Support the PS&OP forecasting process with income statement forecasts and gap analysis.
• Produce monthly management accounts with variance analysis to the root cause and commentary.
• Produce annual budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide decision-making financial analysis and conclusions, including product profitability analysis and financial feasibility assessments, e.g. investment feasibilities.
• Assess product costings and trade spend feasibility monthly and ad hoc, aligned with revenue and margin goals.
• Be a Cost savings champion, driving and supporting the business towards overall cost efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, processes and best practices.
• Ad hoc projects support and facilitation with a view to leading effective implementation of financial initiatives.

Preferred Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce (BCom), Finance, or a closely related field
• CIMA Advanced Diploma (Dip MA) or CA(SA) qualification advantageous
• 3 -5 years' relevant experience in commercial, FMCG, manufacturing, or finance-business partnering roles
• Experience in working on business management, accounting software and MS Office applications - Sage, MS Excel

Ideal Competencies Of The Candidate:

• Analytical thinking
   – You excel at translating complex commercial scenarios, including pricing, trade spend, and discounting strategies, into financial implications, enabling flexible and informed decision-making.
• Process orientation
   – You continuously review and improve financial processes, particularly around trade spend and revenue management, by applying best practices and a critical, commercial lens.
• Continuous improvement
   – You consistently focus on optimizing net revenue and margin growth through innovative financial analysis and process enhancements.
• Effective communicator
   – You not only provide precise financial analysis but also deliver clear, commercially driven insights that influence business decisions positively.
• Proactive and driven
  – You are a self-starter, energized to tackle challenges, meet targets, and contribute to driving the commercial success and profitability of the business.

Please kindly respond with the following;

• Updated CV

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• Manage overall performance of all bookkeepers
• Ensure Business Information Files are kept on all customers and updated as and when required
• Obtain signed client invoice checklist from bookkeepers and manage submission of client invoices within stipulated timelines
• Ensure that all order sheets are updated with new pricing and distributed to Bookkeepers
• Manage month end sign off with team and ensure that profit and loss sheets are accurate with detailed explanations on unit performance against budget and forecast
• Ensure that capex submitted is correct, summarized on capex submission sheet and submitted to finance - ensure that Bookkeepers maintain copies of these documents in BIS file
• Co-ordinate all new unit openings and related tasks as set out in the Finance Training Manual
• Finance controller is responsible for certain allocated key account client invoices and statements
• Periodically review supplier statements to ensure that all invoices on statement were captured in Ax
• Manage accurate daily debtors' allocations through engagement with bookkeepers and relevant operations teams
• Finance Controller to set up weekly debtors' meetings with team. Get feedback and commitment dates. Forward all feedback to Senior Financial Controller for cash flow forecasting
• Generate monthly journals from bookkeepers on AX
• Communicate purchasing budgets and govern adherence thereto
• Monitoring monthly deadlines and take necessary action if needed
• Ensure compliance to company Finance processes, policies and procedures
• Support and maintain accuracy of financial systems and master data information
• Ensure that all EFT requisitions have been received, summarize on EFT submission sheet and submit to finance for payment
• Generate monthly bonus and leave journals as per unit requirement on AX
• Accrual account and prepayments reconciliation to be done at month end and send to Senior Financial Controller for review
• Ensure correct coding of all sundry creditors for example stannic charges
• Compile the Business Review document and submit to the General Manager to provide explanations and general commentary. Allow adequate time for completion before Business Review, normally around 7 working days after month end
• Preparations and submission of monthly forecast to Senior Financial Controller
• Maintain effective working relationships with team, internal and external clients
• Liaising and supporting the internal & external auditors when required
• Manage annual budget process and ensure accurate completion of budget templates and meeting of deadlines
• Send out deadlines for the month on document submission and sign off time lines

• Analysing and Interpreting
• Writing and Reporting
• Adhere to Principles and values
• Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
• Planning, Organising and Executing
• Delivering on Results and meeting Customer Expectations
• Leading and Deciding
• Supporting and Cooperating
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills: verbal/written
• Commitment and Excellence
• Productivity driven
• Cost Awareness
• Computer literacy- word, excel
• Able to work accurately and under pressure
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Attention to detail is very important

• Grade 12 and B. Com degree or similar qualification or 5+ years' experience in a related position

• Previous experience in a similar position would be an added advantage.

We are looking for a Financial Controller, based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Your Team
Part of Allianz, the leading global insurance brand, Allianz Commercial has the capabilities, international scope, and financial robustness to deliver unparalleled business insurance solutions in Africa.

The Impact You Will Have
In this role, you will be instrumental in the Risk Management and Finance Operations functions. You will be securing regulator approval to become the Risk Manager of the legal entity. Besides that you will be responsible for the Credit Control function, guiding and managing a dedicated team towards achieving their targets. Special focus for the coming years will also be on enhancing system efficiency by reducing manual processing and integrating IFRS 17 into monthly reporting seamlessly.

Some Of Your Specific Responsibilities Could Include

• Manage the full risk management function with support from Group Risk Management.
• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts for AGCS SA and AGCS Africa.
• Prepare and deliver annual financial statements for AGCS SA and AGCS Africa.
• Submit accurate and timely tax elements, including corporate taxation and VAT, for AGCS SA and AGCS Africa.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly regulatory reports for AGCS SA and AGCS Africa to various authorities.
• Lead the credit control team to ensure effective debt recovery and maximize capital efficiency.
• Ensure accurate and timely payment to vendors, including suppliers, co-insurers, reinsurers, and staff.

What You'll Bring To The Role

• Risk Management experience, preferably in insurance or corporate settings
• Experience in accounting within an insurer or broker is advantageous
• Qualified Chartered Accountant
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools, especially Excel and Outlook
• Familiarity with SAP
• Good team, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve business processes and decision-making is highly beneficial.

81086 | Finance & Accounting | Professional | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent

What's in it for you?
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We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us.

Let's care for your financial wellbeing
We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension.

Let's care for your opportunities to progress
From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.

Let's care for our society and our planet
With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients.

Care to join us?
Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks. Our customers include top consumer brands, financial institutions, industry leaders, the global aviation and shipping industries, as well as family-owned and medium-enterprises. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind farms, infrastructure projects and film productions. Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling. Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead.

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At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations

Great to have you on board.
Let's care for tomorrow.

People With Disabilities
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Recruitment Agencies:
Allianz Commercial has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly.  Allianz Commercial does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.  Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired.  When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly