Financial Controller

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Financial Controller based in Cape Town Waterfront, working for a commercial client in the Retail sector. The Financial Controller will be responsible for enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance across multiple stores, while partnering with operations to drive profitability. The position offers a very negotiable salary, a hybrid work arrangement (1-2 days at home), and early working hours to manage traffic. FROGG Recruitment is the hiring agency for this position. **What you will do** * Manage creditors, debtors, and 3 accounting staff (Payroll, Debtors and Senior Accountant) * Prepare and present monthly financial results per store and consolidated group * Analyze profitability (sales, costs, labor, overheads) * Monitor key cost drivers including labor, and expenses * Ensure accurate daily sales reconciliation and cash control processes * Ensure SARS compliance (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax) * Oversee audit readiness and internal controls * Develop and maintain SOPs for finance and store processes * Design and enhance financial and operational reporting * Monitor cash flow and working capital across stores **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance * Completed SAICA Articles / SAIPA or CIMA * 2-3 years post-articles/ saipa/ cima experience – negotiable * Strong knowledge of SARS compliance * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills * Experience with accounting systems (Pastel, Sage, Xero, etc.) **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a finance professional with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, who has completed SAICA Articles, SAIPA, or CIMA, and possesses 2-3 years of post-articles/SAIPA/CIMA experience (negotiable). They should demonstrate strong knowledge of SARS compliance, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and experience with various accounting systems. This individual should be capable of managing financial operations, leading a team of accounting staff, and preparing detailed financial reports. They must be adept at analyzing profitability, monitoring costs, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing internal controls and SOPs, and managing cash flow to drive operational efficiency and profitability in a retail environment. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/finance-accounting/other-finance-accounting/western-cape/financial-controller-id-7566170 Source: jobmail

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• Microsoft Excel
• Sage / Pastel
• Xero
• Payroll

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