Financial Controller with International Exposure in Johannesburg North
Communicate Finance · Johannesburg North, Gauteng
Overview
Communicate Finance is looking for an experienced Financial Controller with a background in international markets or multinational reporting. Based in Johannesburg North, this permanent role involves overseeing financial control across multiple business units, IFRS compliance, and cross-border reporting. If you have at least 5 years in financial reporting and want to work with global stakeholders, this could be your next step.
About the role
As a Financial Controller at Communicate Finance in Johannesburg North, you will take charge of the full financial control function across several business units. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands both local and international reporting standards and enjoys working with complex accounting transactions.
You will prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting packs, manage month end and year end processes, and ensure compliance with IFRS and internal controls. You will also coordinate audits and liaise with local and international stakeholders, assist with foreign currency transactions, and support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management. Part of the role involves leading and mentoring finance team members and driving improvements in financial controls and reporting processes.
Only South African residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on their database for future opportunities.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of financial reporting and accounting experience
- Exposure to international markets, multinational environments or cross border operations
- Strong IFRS knowledge
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- BCom Accounting or related degree
- Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles advantageous
- CA(SA) advantageous
- Must be a South African resident or hold a relevant South African work permit
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full financial control function across multiple business units
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting packs
- Review complex accounting transactions and reconciliations
- Manage month end and year end reporting processes
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal control requirements
- Coordinate audit processes and liaise with local and international stakeholders
- Assist with foreign currency transactions and reporting requirements
- Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
- Drive improvements in financial controls and reporting processes
- Lead and mentor finance team members
Job details
- Organisation
- Communicate Finance
- Location
- Johannesburg North, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
When applying for this Financial Controller role, make sure your CV clearly shows your exposure to international or multinational reporting. The hiring team will be looking for someone who can handle complex transactions and work with foreign currencies, so highlight any cross border experience you have.
Also be ready to discuss IFRS compliance and how you have managed audits in the past. If you have completed your SAICA or SAIPA articles or hold a CA(SA) designation, mention that early on. The role is based in Johannesburg North and requires you to be on site, so confirm your availability to travel there daily.
Since this is through Communicate Finance, registering your CV on their website can help you stand out. Good luck with your application.
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