Financial Controller Full Time Job

Financial Controller job vacancy in Port Elizabeth.

Our client in the Financial & Medical Industry is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join their team.

We are looking for a Family Office Accountant / Financial Controller to drive financial excellence, ensure compliance, and enhance our reporting and automation capabilities.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic and diverse environment. The group of entities includes small-scale farming operations, small restaurant, property portfolios, and investment entities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with completed articles.
• Professional certification (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA, CPA) advantageous.
• Proven ability to design and implement systems and reporting tools
• Sound knowledge of financial controls and tax laws
• A passion for problem-solving, technology, automation, and continuous process improvement
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently across multiple disciplines
• Xero experience essential
• Odyssey Point of sale experience advantageous
• Valid Drivers Licence and willingness to travel
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement financial processes and systems to drive efficiency, consistency, and control across all entities
• Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting, with a strong focus on costing analysis, performance tracking, and strategic input
• Lead ad hoc financial projects from inception to completion
• Drive the migration to enhanced reporting and dashboard platforms to support timely, data-driven decisions
• Oversee and maintain asset registers and stock control systems
• Provide technical guidance and research on IFRS, tax legislation, and other compliance matters
• Identify, evaluate, and implement technology and automation solutions to streamline finance and reporting functions
• This role will involve traveling between different sites within South Africa as needed.