Financial Controller – Centurion

Location: Centurion
Industry: FMCG / Healthcare

The Opportunity

A well-established business within the FMCG sector is looking for a Financial Controller to take ownership of its financial reporting, controls, working capital and compliance functions.
This is a hands-on role for a commercially minded finance professional who is confident working across the business and engaging with senior stakeholders, sales representatives and external parties.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end reporting, management packs, variance analysis, budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee balance sheet, debtors, creditors and payroll reconciliations.
• Manage daily cash flow, working capital and payment processes.
• Oversee inventory costing and fixed asset management.
• Ensure accurate and timely tax, statutory and audit compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Develop and maintain effective financial controls and SOPs.
• Liaise with banks, auditors and other external stakeholders.
• Provide financial analysis and support to the business.
• Own the calculation, reconciliation and payment of sales commissions, working closely with the Commercial and Sales teams.
• Investigate and resolve commission queries and ensure accurate supporting documentation and audit trails.

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) qualification – essential.
• Relevant experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance position.
• Fluent/conversant in Afrikaans – essential, given the nature of the business and stakeholder environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Evolution.
• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong understanding of inventory costing and working capital management.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, cash flow, tax, statutory compliance and audits.
• Experience with sales commission calculations and administration will be highly advantageous.
• Manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Smartsheet and/or Finnivo experience would be beneficial.

The Person

We are looking for a hands-on, analytical and commercially astute finance professional who takes ownership, has excellent attention to detail and can build strong relationships across the business.
If you are a CA(SA) looking for a broad Financial Controller role where you can make a meaningful contribution to the business, we would like to hear from you.