Job Description

Our client partners with local communities to source agricultural ingredients and transform them into premium exports. As part of a diversified international family office, the South African business is entering a scale-up phase and strengthening its institutional foundations.
We're seeking a Finance & Support Services Manager (Financial Controller)-a qualified CA(SA) who will own finance end-to-end and coordinate key support areas (logistics, IT, HR, legal/compliance, administration, tax). The role is hands-on and systems-driven, suited to someone who can move seamlessly between operational detail and strategic planning.
You'll be the steady link between numbers, processes, and people-bringing clarity, cadence, and support so teams can do their best work.
Key Responsibilities * Financial Leadership

• Take full responsibility for accounting operations across multiple entities, with support from a bookkeeper and outsourced service providers.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting aligned with IFRS and South African GAAP.
• Strengthen financial controls, compliance, and treasury management.
• Manage statutory filings, audits, and SARS relations with a high standard of accuracy.

• Support Services Integration

• Coordinate the work of cross-functional support departments (Finance, HR, IT, Legal/Compliance, Logistics, Administration).
• Introduce systems and processes that bring consistency and accountability without stifling initiative.
• Support department heads in planning, cost management, and compliance.
• Build bridges between operational teams and Managership - translating financial data into clear actions.

• Governance & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and board packs for South Africa and Group management in the UAE.
• Ensure timely and insightful communication of business performance.
• Contribute to business planning and decision-making through analytical, data-driven insight.

Requirements:

• CA(SA) with 2-4 years post-articles experience (ideally including audit or manufacturing exposure).
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement control environments in growing businesses.
• Strong understanding of South African tax, IFRS, and Companies Act requirements.
• Confident communicator with the maturity to influence strong, experienced peers.
• Practical, grounded, and solutions-oriented - able to Manager through collaboration, not hierarchy.
• Comfortable working across varied disciplines and managing through others.

What You'll Gain

• A chance to shape the finance and support backbone of a growing group.
• Exposure to strategic decision-making and cross-border operations.
• Freedom to modernize systems and define best practices from the ground up.
• A pathway toward broader operational leadership within the business.

Reporting To

• General Manager, South Africa Board
• Direct Reports: Accounts, logistics, Information Technology, HR, legal and compliance

General

• We are committed to fair and inclusive hiring. All suitably qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
• Preference may be given in line with our client's Employment Equity plan and applicable legislation.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in South Africa at the time of application.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Please include your current remuneration (CTC), salary expectation, and notice period (optional but helpful for screening).
• By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with POPIA.

Skills Required