Financial Controller

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Financial Controller at RecruitMyMom, playing a critical role within an established education organisation. The successful candidate will work directly with executive leadership, overseeing core financial functions and ensuring precision in monthly accounting records. In the short term, the position supports the Head of Finance in maintaining smooth daily operations across existing sites. In the medium term, the role is pivotal in designing, building, and optimising scalable financial systems, policies, and automated processes to support organisational expansion. This position is based full-time at the organisation's Head Office in Centurion. **What you will do** * Maintain accurate, complete, and valid monthly accounting records. * Support the Head of Finance in preparing monthly management accounts, including draft income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. * Support the Head of Finance to design, develop, optimise, and implement robust internal systems, processes, policies, and procedures, with a focus on process automation and operational efficiency. * Support procurement processes alongside campus Operations Managers. * Review age analysis, perform reconciliations, and manage vendor payments for accounts payable. * Oversee accounts receivable, review age analysis and reconciliations, manage bad debt provisions, and support the Debtors Manager as needed. * Conduct regular internal audits and control reviews. * Assist the Head of Finance with external audit queries and compliance requirements. * Ensure all tax reporting, submissions, and payments are accurate and up to date. * Maintain compliance with statutory bodies including CIPC and COIDA. * Maintain and update the group fixed asset register. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Essential Requirements:** * Minimum 3-year tertiary degree in Accounting or Financial Management. * Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar financial management or controlling role. * Proven track record in designing, improving, and automating financial systems and processes. * Strong organisational and time management skills with a focus on execution. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * **Desirable Requirements:** * Prior financial experience within the education sector. **Who should apply** This role is suited for an experienced financial professional with a strong background in accounting and financial management. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years in a similar financial management or controlling capacity, along with a tertiary degree in Accounting or Financial Management. They should have a proven track record in designing, improving, and automating financial systems and processes, demonstrating a focus on scalability and operational efficiency. The applicant must be highly organised, detail-oriented, and have strong communication skills, capable of supporting executive leadership and managing core financial functions, including compliance and internal controls. Prior financial experience within the education sector is considered desirable. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/financial-controller-recruitmymom-1 Source: myjobmag

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