Finance Controller Job at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A major insurance company is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take responsibility for the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial reporting across a cluster of entities. This role supports the Financial Manager in overseeing the finance function and plays a critical part in ensuring strong financial governance, compliance, and high-quality management information to support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, review, and ensure the accuracy, validity, and completeness of accounting records for a cluster of entities
• Review primary source documents and ensure compliance with Group policies, procedures, budgets, and levels of authority
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, including complex accounts and intercompany transactions
• Review fixed asset registers, payroll information, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and review calculations for amounts recognised in the accounting records
• Review and validate work performed by bookkeepers and accountants
• Prepare and review management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and supporting schedules
• Develop and maintain management reporting templates and provide executive management information
• Prepare, review, and validate revenue calculations and inputs used in system-generated revenue
• Maintain and update summaries of assets under management, including movements
• Take ownership of weekly and long-term cash flow forecasts and treasury reporting
• Monitor financial soundness requirements including liquidity, cash holdings, capital adequacy, and solvency
• Act as a payment releaser and banking platform user when required
• Review VAT reconciliations, tax computations, income tax returns, and DWT submissions prior to SARS filing
• Ensure all tax payments are made within prescribed timelines and tax clearance is maintained
• Address audit queries, provide information to auditors, and prepare annual financial statements
• Execute and monitor special projects on a day-to-day basis
• Participate in meetings, contribute to policy and strategy development, and provide technical guidance
• Communicate complex financial matters and present or train peers and subordinates
• Escalate issues and provide feedback to the Financial Manager as required
• Assist in additional finance-related duties as required

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent (BCom or BCompt (Acc))
• Completed articles with at least 3 years’ experience as an Accountant II, or 10 years’ experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in Sage X3, Excel, Outlook, and Word
• High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail
• Excellent planning, organising, and time-management skills
• Strong problem analysis and problem-solving ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Methodical, focused, and process-driven approach
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Active learner with the ability to adapt to change
• Willingness to work outside normal office hours when required
• Willingness to travel when required