Financial Controller, Fintech
Optasia
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Johannesburg • 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Oracle
About the role
- Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and JSE regulations.
- Ensure timely submission of financial disclosures, circulars, and pre-listing statements as required by the JSE.
- Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts.
- Monitor actuals vs. budget and provide variance analysis with actionable insights.
- Manage the general ledger, cost centers, and intercompany transactions.
- Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and treasury operations.
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risks.
- Maintain a risk schedule for provisions and balance sheet items.
- Provide financial analysis to support investment decisions, M&A activity, and board-level reporting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategy with business objectives.
Requirements
- Professional qualification: **ACCA, ACA, or equivalent**.
- Minimum **3 years of managerial experience** in a **listed entity in Johannesburg**.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Strong understanding of South African statutory compliance, JSE listing requirements, and IFRS.
- Experience with financial systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
Benefits
- 💸 Competitive remuneration package
- 🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
- 💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
- 👩🏽⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
- 📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
financial statementsvariance analysisbudgetingfinancial analysiscash flow managementinternal controlsgeneral ledger managementcost center managementintercompany transactionstreasury operations
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsanalytical skills
Certifications
ACCAACABachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance