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A Financial Controller position is being filled in Pinetown. Suitable candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to submit their applications for review.
Overview
This Financial Controller role sits within the finance jobs function in Pinetown. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Pinetown operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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 Pinetown.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Financial Controller to step into the finance jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Equal Opportunity
On top of that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
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.
In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Pinetown.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Pinetown colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Your Workplace
Importantly, 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.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Pinetown site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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.
Working in Pinetown
On top of that, the role is based in Pinetown, along the lush KZN North Coast. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Pinetown and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Pinetown cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
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 Pinetown.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.
Daily Duties
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
Candidate Profile
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.