Edge Executive Search Group
Financial Controller (Permanent)
Fuel strategic decision-making while building robust, compliant finance foundations. Own the numbers. Shape the future.
About the Role
As Financial Controller, you’ll lead end-to-end accounting operations and deliver timely, accurate reporting that leadership can trust. You’ll drive budgeting and forecasting, strengthen controls, and ensure compliance across the business. You’ll also be hands-on with cash flow and treasury, partnering with leaders to enable smart, sustainable growth.
Who the Client Is
This opportunity is with a well-capitalised, growth-focused company operating across South Africa and select international markets. The organisation values rigour, pace, and accountability—offering broad scope, exposure to senior decision-makers, and the chance to professionalise processes in a business that’s scaling.
What You’ll Do
Oversee full accounting operations (AP/AR, GL, and reporting) and produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles; track performance, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Provide analysis and insights to improve profitability and efficiency.
Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and coordinate external audit.
Manage cap table requirements and partner on treasury to ensure liquidity.
Lead and develop a junior accountant, building a high-trust, high-performance culture.
What You Bring Degree in Accounting/Finance; CA(SA) advantageous (not essential).
5+ years’ experience in senior finance roles with strong reporting and control orientation.
Working knowledge of US GAAP and modern finance systems (QuickBooks exposure a plus).
Strength in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and audit readiness.
Clear, calm communicator who can influence, prioritise, and deliver in a fast-moving environment.
What Success Looks Like Month-end closed on time with clean, accurate statements and no surprises.
Rolling 12–18 month forecast maintained with variance drivers understood and acted on.
Strong control environment evidenced by smooth audits and regulatory compliance.
Healthy liquidity with proactive cash and working capital planning.
A capable, engaged finance team with clear ownership and development paths.
Rewards & Challenges:
You’ll gain broad remit, autonomy, and senior visibility. You’ll also grapple with legacy processes, maturing systems, and the demands of scaling—so a builder mindset and comfort with detail are essential. #hiring #edge #kestria
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Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles; track performance, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Provide analysis and insights to improve profitability and efficiency.
Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and coordinate external audit.
Manage cap table requirements and partner on treasury to ensure liquidity.
Lead and develop a junior accountant, building a high-trust, high-performance culture.
What You Bring Degree in Accounting/Finance; CA(SA) advantageous (not essential).
5+ years’ experience in senior finance roles with strong reporting and control orientation.
Working knowledge of US GAAP and modern finance systems (QuickBooks exposure a plus).
Strength in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and audit readiness.
Clear, calm communicator who can influence, prioritise, and deliver in a fast-moving environment.
What Success Looks Like Month-end closed on time with clean, accurate statements and no surprises.
Rolling 12–18 month forecast maintained with variance drivers understood and acted on.
Strong control environment evidenced by smooth audits and regulatory compliance.
Healthy liquidity with proactive cash and working capital planning.
A capable, engaged finance team with clear ownership and development paths.
Rewards & Challenges:
You’ll gain broad remit, autonomy, and senior visibility. You’ll also grapple with legacy processes, maturing systems, and the demands of scaling—so a builder mindset and comfort with detail are essential. #hiring #edge #kestria
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