Financial Controller

A Financial Controller position is being filled in Butterworth. Suitable candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.

The Role

An experienced Financial Controller is needed to support operations in Butterworth. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Butterworth team on trust, and the Financial Controller role will feel that from week one.

Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Butterworth also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Butterworth teams, and the new Financial Controller will feel that from the first week.

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 Butterworth.

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Butterworth have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Butterworth team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Butterworth have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Butterworth colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Butterworth.

Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.

Importantly, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Butterworth.

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.

Your Workplace

Practically speaking, 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.

On top of 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.

On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Butterworth site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

What Your Day Looks Like

Most days begin by working through your inbox, prioritising urgent supplier or audit queries before settling into the books. You move between reconciliations, journal entries and review meetings, breaking out spreadsheets when something doesn’t tie up. Mid-morning calls with operations or sales help you understand the numbers behind the numbers, and the afternoon is usually given to deeper work: management reports, tax submissions or supporting a junior with a tricky reconciliation. By the time you log off, you have nudged the business closer to a clean month-end.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Butterworth.

On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Importantly, the Butterworth office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Working in Butterworth

In addition, the role is based in Butterworth, near the Port of Ngqura logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Butterworth and the broader Eastern Cape region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Butterworth cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Butterworth, Eastern Cape.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Butterworth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this position open to candidates from other provinces?

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates who can meet the advertised location and work-schedule requirements.

Is training provided for this position?

Beyond that, training or onboarding, if available, will be described by the hiring organisation in the final vacancy details.

Is this position open to recent graduates?

Yes. Provided the minimum requirements listed above are met, graduates are warmly encouraged to put their names forward.

What shift patterns apply to this role?

Shift patterns vary by site, but the role typically follows the standard operational hours of the relevant branch. The hiring team will walk you through the specifics during the interview.

Key Responsibilities

• Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
• Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
• Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
• Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies

Who We’re Looking For

• Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
• Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
• Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
• Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.