Finance Controller

The purpose of this role is to support the full range of the activities of FNZ SA finance function, from playing a part in monthly reporting to taking ownership of a variety of day-to-day processes. This role will report to the Head of Finance and requires attention to detail, combined with good communication skills to ensure a high and consistent reporting standard is maintained. The successful candidate will ideally possess a working technical knowledge of accounting standards and will have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging working environment.

About FNZ

• FNZ FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms.
• We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.
• We created wealth’s growth platform to help.
• We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations.
• All in a regulated financial institution.
• We partner with the world’s leading financial institutions, with over US$2.5 trillion in assets on platform (AoP).
• Together with our clients, we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management accounts, and audit packs General Ledger Management: Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations (bank, debtors, creditors).
• Compute statutory taxes, prepare tax returns, and ensure adherence to local tax laws and frameworks like IFRS.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, supply documentation, and assist with compliance reviews.
• Track financial performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), forecast revenues/costs, and support cash flow control.
• Act as a liaison when required between the Finance team, business and clients.

Requirements

• Requirement : CA (SA) or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years' management experience in a finance role in asset management
• Strong financial reporting and management accounting experience

Proven experience with budgeting and forecasting

• Sound knowledge of VAT, Income Tax, IFRS, and financial compliance ERP system experience (D365 highly advantageous)
• Advanced level on Microsoft Excel Very good interpersonal skills.
• This role will involve liaising with various internal and external stakeholders including clients.
• Confident and self-sufficient individual able to manage their own workload effectively to meet deadlines.
• Enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced and unpredictable environment and as part of a high-performance team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Taking minutes and meeting notes will be required.
• Personal commitment to high quality work Able to demonstrate good attention to detail BEE Requirement - must meet this requirement due to SA client requirement of BEE certification.