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Financial Controller / Finance Executive

Financial Controller / Finance Executive

IBC SolutionsJohannesburg, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Company :

Our client is a market leading, JSE listed company, based in Johannesburg.

Remuneration :

R1,8M to R2,8M, depending on experience

Position Overview :

  • Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will :

Oversee operational financial management, finance systems, and processes for a JSE-listed organisation.

  • Lead financial operations, including treasury, creditors, debtors, tax, stock, and fixed asset accounting.
  • Drive finance transformation, digitalisation, and strategic business projects to support Group objectives.

    • Key Performance Areas :

  • Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and performance commentary.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost centre reporting to align with strategic goals.
  • Drive process improvements in financial operations, focusing on automation and data integrity.
  • Sponsor finance system upgrades and develop BI tools for real-time insights.
  • Provide financial leadership for business projects, including scenario modelling and investment appraisal.
  • Ensure efficient, compliant supplier payment processes and optimize working capital.
  • Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury policies (e.g., forex, hedging).
  • Oversee customer credit risk, debtor days, and collection policies to protect cash flow.
  • Ensure accurate inventory valuation, stock control, and shrinkage analysis.
  • Manage fixed asset lifecycle, capital expenditure governance, and audit-ready registers.
  • Ensure tax compliance, tax planning, and SARS interactions.
  • Collaborate with Financial Executive Reporting to ensure data integrity for external reporting.
  • Support CFO with board submissions, audits, and EXCO-level analysis.

    • Qualifications, Experience, and Personal Attributes Required :

  • Minimum : CA(SA)) or equivalent internationally recognised accounting designation.
  • Minimum 8 years managing large Finance Department in a listed company.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience managing large financial departments preferably in the wholesale, retail, manufacturing or logistics sectors.
  • Proven track record in managing cross-functional finance teams and delivering operational improvements.
  • Significant experience in finance-related projects, ERP / BI implementations, and process re-engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls.
  • Strategic thinker with a commercial, results-driven mindset.
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
  • High integrity, accountability, and ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment.
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