Financial Controller

Bring your skills as a Financial Controller to Bethal and join a team that moves fast. This Mpumalanga role is one to watch.

What This Role Involves

This Financial Controller role sits within the finance jobs function in Bethal. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Mpumalanga.

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

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

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Financial Controller is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.

Growing With Us

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

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

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

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

Beyond that, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in finance jobs from your base in Bethal. Many colleagues across Mpumalanga have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

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 Mpumalanga.

Practically speaking, 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 Bethal keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Bethal teams.

Your Team

Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Bethal office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.

Equally, the team mix in Bethal reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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.

The Environment

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.

Practically speaking, 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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

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

Key Outputs

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
• Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
• Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
• Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk

Essential Criteria

• Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
• Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.