Financial Controller

About the Role

The Finance team requires an experienced Controller to assume direct ownership of all audit-related deliverables. The South African entity is currently multiple years in arrears, and the successful candidate will lead the process of bringing all financial periods up to date and fully compliant with IFRS and statutory requirements. This role demands a highly skilled, inquisitive professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, audit management expertise, and a hands-on, solutions-driven mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess historical financial information and prepare supporting documentation required for audit completion.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to obtain all supporting evidence needed for statutory audits.
• Manage the relationship with external financial statement preparers to ensure IFRS-compliant financials for all outstanding periods.
• Lead interactions with external auditors, ensuring proactive engagement and delivery within agreed timelines.
• Identify gaps, implement process improvements, and support the Finance team in achieving ongoing compliance.
• Provide support to Financial Leadership on various deliverables, including :

Current-period controllership tasks in coordination with the South African Controller

Required Experience & Competencies

Additional Skills

If you are a resilient, technically strong Finance Professional with a passion for compliance, problem-solving, and operational excellencethis role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a globally recognised organisation.