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Bring your skills as a Financial Controller to Kroonstad and join a team that moves fast. This Free State role is one to watch.
About This Position
This Financial Controller role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Kroonstad. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across Free State.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Kroonstad operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Kroonstad also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
About Kroonstad
Working in Kroonstad means a place close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Kroonstad office benefits from those long-standing connections.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Kroonstad, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Kroonstad cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Kroonstad group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Notably, the team mix in Kroonstad reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
Essential Criteria
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
- Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.