Financial Controller

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Overview:
We are seeking a proactive Financial Controller to oversee payroll processing and financial reporting across group entities. Drive compliance efficiency and team performance while managing risks and building key relationships to support strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management: Oversee weekly/monthly payroll for compliance with laws taxes and policies; produce reports; handle EMP201 IRP5 tax filings; manage ad-hoc adjustments; advise HR/management; operate Dbit/Pastel Payroll; train on legislative updates; oversee UIF/COIDA/IOD claims; prepare for audits.

Financial Accounting & Control: Manage purchase ledger bank payments journal entries; oversee debtors ledger; reconcile balance sheets VAT PAYE; prepare management accounts packs turnover analysis; assist budgeting/forecasting; coordinate annual audits.

Systems & Process Improvement: Lead control enhancements automation best practices; optimize Pastel Partner and financial software; recommend new tools for efficiency.

Compliance & Risk Management:Ensure statutory/group policy adherence (e.g. employment equity BEE SDL); maintain records/audit trails; implement legislative updates.

Leadership & Collaboration: Mentor finance/payroll team; foster internal/external relationships; support group initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors in Accounting/Finance (CPA/CIMA preferred)
- 7 years in payroll/financial control/accounting
- Strong payroll/tax/statutory knowledge
- Experience with Pastel Partner Dbit Pastel Payroll
- Leadership skills; detail-oriented analytical

KPIs: Payroll accuracy submission timeliness audit compliance efficiency gains team development.

Work Environment: Hands-on role in dynamic setting; commit to improvement professionalism collaboration.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Overview:We are seeking a proactive Financial Controller to oversee payroll processing and financial reporting across group entities. Drive compliance efficiency and team performance while managing risks and building key relationships to support strategic goals.Key Responsibilities:Payroll Manag...