Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Financial Controller based in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will join an established team within the finance jobs function.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Empangeni operation, and this Financial Controller position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the finance jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.
On top of that, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Financial Controller taking on this position.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Empangeni much easier.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the finance jobs group in Empangeni.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Empangeni contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the finance jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.
On top of that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Empangeni keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Empangeni teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in KwaZulu-Natal.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Empangeni group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Importantly, the team mix in Empangeni reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Empangeni.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Empangeni.
The Environment
Equally, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Empangeni site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Beyond that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
In addition, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Key Outputs
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
Candidate Profile
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.