Finance Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid)

In this position, you'll be based in the Johannesburg office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.

We give you a world of potential

We enable you to analyse financial performance using key indicators. Your insights will help mitigate risks, improve efficiency, and drive strategic decision-making. You'll influence financial outcomes and support long-term growth across the business. With access to collaborative teams and advanced tools, you'll unlock value and elevate your impact.

A role you will love

Step into a dynamic environment where your financial expertise drives strategic decisions. Lead impactful budgeting and reporting processes that shape business performance. Collaborate across teams to enhance compliance, efficiency, and financial clarity. Empower growth through insightful analysis and continuous process improvement. Be the trusted advisor to leadership, influencing outcomes with confidence and precision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with insightful commentary.
• Oversee financial reporting, audits, and payment control processes.
• Manage BBBEE compliance and debtor performance.
• Conduct monthly reviews of financial statements and cash flow forecasts.
• Present financial risks and reports to the Head of Finance.
• Drive process improvements and support business units in performance tracking.

What will you bring to the role?

You bring strong financial acumen with a solid grasp of accounting fundamentals and compliance practices. Your analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities enable you to lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting with precision. Proficiency in accounting software, you ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. An ability to communicate effectively across teams, presenting insights with clarity and confidence. You are a proactive self-driven team player; you thrive in dynamic environments and continuously seek process improvements.

Key skills & qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA) (Preferred)
• 2 years' post-articles experience in a professional services environment
• Strong financial acumen and solid understanding of accounting fundamentals
• Proficient in accounting software and compliance-oriented practices
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
• Effective communicator with strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated team player capable of working independently
• Holds a relevant university degree in Accounting or Finance

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards, and team get togethers, to helping you invest in your future.

And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.

ABOUT US

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

Fairness and culture

We're dedicated to providing you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Since 1978, we've been trusted by companies around the globe to manage their shareholder registry, corporate actions and shareholder meetings and we're now the number one transfer agency in the world. As client needs evolved, so has our portfolio of services; extending our Issuer Services into equity and entity governance services to companies both public and private worldwide. Careers in Issuer Services could mean anything from assisting shareholders with their portfolios, enabling access to global markets or helping clients deliver on their equity and entity compliance requirements everywhere they operate.

Client-provided location(s): Johannesburg, South Africa

Job ID: Computershare-9756

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-11-05T18:39:19