Fiannace Controller

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the financial integrity of a leading South African law firm? With a commitment to delivering practical legal solutions across multiple disciplines, our client is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to ensure precise financial management and compliance within their dynamic team.

Duties:

• Maintain accurate and timely business and trust accounting records for the firm
• Process and reconcile trust receipts, payments, transfers, and interest
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly trust reconciliations in accordance with legal practice standards
• Manage creditors, debtors, general ledger, journals, cashbook, and bank reconciliations
• Monitor and reconcile client matters, trust creditors, and fee transfers
• Prepare and support monthly management accounts and related schedules
• Assist with billing processes, receipts allocation, write-offs, and collection reports
• Support payroll inputs and reconciliations as needed
• Prepare for year-end audits, including trust audit support and schedules
• Maintain internal financial controls and ensure proper transaction segregation and authorization
• Support FICA compliance through accurate record-keeping and document retention
• Liaise with partners, fee earners, auditors, banks, and service providers on finance matters
• Manage TPFA and 3PIM Trust Investments opening and closure procedures
• Uphold confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism in all financial transactions and records

Requirements:

• Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification
• 5–8 years’ bookkeeping experience, specifically within legal or attorney practices
• Proven expertise in trust and business accounting
• Proficiency in Excel and general accounting software
• Strong reconciliation skills
• Excellent IT support and software proficiency

Nice to Have:

• Experience with legal industry-specific financial management software
• Knowledge of FICA compliance procedures

What We'll Give You:

• An opportunity to contribute to a respected legal firm with a strong professional culture
• A dynamic work environment with a focus on integrity and excellence
• The chance to lead financial operations at a senior level
• Competitive negotiable salary package

Join a forward-thinking legal practice dedicated to excellence. If you possess the expertise to uphold the highest standards of financial management within a legal setting, we encourage you to apply and be part of this exciting journey.