Group Controller


Job Location:

Somerset East - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 15 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

KEY PURPOSE OF JOB

The Group Controller is responsible for Group consolidation and financial reporting ensuring accurate timely and US GAAPcompliant results across all subsidiaries.

The role drives consistency in financial reporting strong SOX compliant internal controls and adherence to governance frameworks with a focus on executive reporting.

KEY TASKS

Group Financial Reporting & Consolidation

Lead monthly quarterly and year-end close processes across the Group

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP

Manage full Group consolidation including intercompany eliminations and adjustments

Prepare and present monthly and quarterly reporting packs including variance analysis and insights

Governance Controls & Compliance

Establish and maintain SOX-compliant internal control frameworks

Ensure adherence to financial policies delegated authorities and governance standards

Conduct internal control reviews and audits tracking remediation actions

Coordinate and support external audits

Financial Integrity & Operations

Maintain the integrity of the Group general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations

Review and approve provisions reclassifications and journal entries

Ensure statutory regulatory and tax compliance across all jurisdictions

Oversee payroll governance and compliance across subsidiaries

Strategic & Continuous Improvement

Drive process optimisation and reporting improvements

Support business cases capital appraisals and investment decisions

Enhance financial visibility to support executive decision-making

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualification:

Accounting degree from a recognized institution

Experience

Minimum of 3 years experience in an accounting role.

Candidates with more extensive Group reporting or consolidation experience will be strongly preferred.

Proven experience in Group consolidation and multinational environments advantageous.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

Advanced Excel skills

Experience preparing financial statements under US GAAP or full IFRS

Strong knowledge of Group consolidations

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Stakeholder Engagement

Regular interaction with the CFO internal accounting teams and shareholder representatives (including their accounting teams)

Ability to communicate financial insights clearly at an executive level

Additional Information

Travel: Minimal (occasional if required)

Working Hours: 10:00 18:00 (aligned to shareholder time zones)

KEY PURPOSE OF JOBThe Group Controller is responsible for Group consolidation and financial reporting ensuring accurate timely and US GAAPcompliant results across all subsidiaries.The role drives consistency in financial reporting strong SOX compliant internal controls and adherence to governance fr...