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A Financial Controller position is being filled in Bellville. Suitable candidates from across Western Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.
Overview
An experienced Financial Controller is needed to support operations in Bellville. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.
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 Bellville much easier.
About Bellville
Crucially, the role is based in Bellville, near the V&A Waterfront precinct. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Bellville and the broader Western Cape region.
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 Bellville.
Many candidates already living within reach of Bellville cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
Diversity and Inclusion
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 Bellville.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Bellville.
Meet the Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Bellville office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
Core Functions
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
- Clear credit and criminal record
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.