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Group Controller

Group Controller

NewSpace Systems • Somerset East, Eastern Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
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Job description

KEY PURPOSE OF JOB

The Group Controller is responsible for Group consolidation and financial reporting, ensuring accurate, timely, and US GAAP–compliant results across all subsidiaries.

The role drives consistency in financial reporting, strong SOX compliant internal controls, and adherence to governance frameworks, with a focus on executive reporting.

KEY TASKS

Group Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across the Group

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP

• Manage full Group consolidation, including intercompany eliminations and adjustments

• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly reporting packs, including variance analysis and insights

Governance, Controls & Compliance

• Establish and maintain SOX-compliant internal control frameworks

• Ensure adherence to financial policies, delegated authorities, and governance standards

• Conduct internal control reviews and audits, tracking remediation actions

• Coordinate and support external audits

Financial Integrity & Operations

• Maintain the integrity of the Group general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations

• Review and approve provisions, reclassifications, and journal entries

• Ensure statutory, regulatory, and tax compliance across all jurisdictions

• Oversee payroll governance and compliance across subsidiaries

Strategic & Continuous Improvement

• Drive process optimisation and reporting improvements

• Support business cases, capital appraisals, and investment decisions

• Enhance financial visibility to support executive decision-making

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualification:

• Accounting degree from a recognized institution

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting role.

• Candidates with more extensive Group reporting or consolidation experience will be strongly preferred.

• Proven experience in Group consolidation and multinational environments advantageous.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Advanced Excel skills

• Experience preparing financial statements under US GAAP or full IFRS

• Strong knowledge of Group consolidations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Stakeholder Engagement

• Regular interaction with the CFO, internal accounting teams, and shareholder representatives (including their accounting teams)

• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly at an executive level

Additional Information

• Travel: Minimal (occasional, if required)

• Working Hours: 10:00 – 18:00 (aligned to shareholder time zones)



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Group Controller • Somerset East, Eastern Cape, South Africa