Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Financial Controller in De Aar, and we encourage applicants from across Northern Cape to consider this opportunity.
The Role
The Financial Controller vacancy forms part of how the De Aar branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the finance jobs side of the business moving forward.
Beyond that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its De Aar team on trust, and the Financial Controller role will feel that from week one.
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 De Aar.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this finance jobs role in De Aar depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Northern Cape.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in De Aar have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Diversity and Inclusion
In addition, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
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.
Core Functions
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
Essential Criteria
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
- Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.