Associate Finance Controller

SUMMARY:
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a strong background in financial management, risk mitigation, and compliance?

POSITION INFO:
My client is seeking an Associate Finance Controller to join their dynamic team and support their financial operations with accuracy and efficiency.

This role is based in Sandton, Johannesburg North.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Oversight: Provide financial services to various departments, ensuring efficiency and compliance with internal controls.
• Accounts & Transactions Management: Oversee Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Asset Register (FAR), Cashbook (CB), Trial Balance (TB), and Petty Cash.
• Asset & Expenditure Control: Monitor depreciation, CAPEX, OPEX expenditure, and asset management to drive cost efficiency.
• Risk Management: Support the Financial Controller in mitigating bad debt risks and ensure adequate insurance coverage on company assets.
• Contract & Compliance: Review financial contracts for risks, ensure internal controls are maintained, and comply with JSOX and Stravis requirements.
• Audit & Reporting: Manage annual financial statements, facilitate external/internal audits, and conduct financial analyses to ensure accuracy in reporting.
• Budget & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, contribution margin reports, and variance analysis.
• Process Improvement: Support the finance team in implementing new policies, procedures, and operational efficiency projects.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Completed SAIPA Articles.
• Proven experience in financial management, accounting, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.