Financial Controller Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at SET Consulting
Financial Controller
Market-related Package
Johannesburg, Gauteng
A leading renewable energy company is seeking a highly analytical and operationally strong Financial Controller to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the Group. This role is suited to a technically strong finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and enjoys driving financial accuracy, controls, reporting, and process improvements across multiple entities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the financial close process, treasury operations, reporting, compliance, and operational finance activities while supporting the wider finance and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Ensure integrity and accuracy of trial balances, reconciliations, and financial records
Oversee transactional finance functions including cash, creditors, payroll, debtors, fixed assets, and revenue accounting
Manage treasury operations, liquidity monitoring, banking administration, and short-term cash flow forecasting
Review and approve payments and banking transactions in line with delegated authority
Prepare financial reporting inputs, operational analysis, and management reporting packs
Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
Perform consolidations, journal processing, and budget vs actual variance analysis across Group entities
Review intercompany transactions and transfer pricing-related activities
Coordinate external audit processes, reconciliations, and audit deliverables
Support budgeting, forecasting, operational projects, and process improvement initiatives
Execute tax and statutory filing requirements while maintaining accurate audit trails
Identify finance process risks, control gaps, and operational improvement opportunities
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
CA(SA), AGA(SA), or Professional Accountant (SA) qualification advantageous
Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles
Minimum 3 years’ post-articles experience within a Financial Controller or similar role
Previous experience within renewable energy, project development, construction, infrastructure, or complex group environments preferred
Strong IFRS knowledge and financial reporting capability
Experience with treasury, consolidations, intercompany accounting, and audit management
Exposure to multi-jurisdiction or African operations advantageous
Strong ERP systems and Microsoft Excel capability
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Key Competencies
Strong financial and analytical capability
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Process improvement and problem-solving mindset
Ability to work effectively across teams and jurisdictions
Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
If you meet the above requirements and are looking to join a growing renewable energy environment, please apply with your updated CV.
Title: Financial Controller
Company: SET Consulting
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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