Monique Nel

June 1, 2026

Location: Woodmead branch
Job Type: Permanent

Financial Controller - TD - JHB

Tarsus Distribution is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to oversee financial and accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance across multiple African countries. The ideal candidate will support strategic decision-making by collecting, analysing, and reporting key financial data, while also streamlining and automating month-end financial reporting procedures to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

A critical part of the role involves maintaining the general ledger and trial balances in line with IFRS and accounting standards, as well as designing, implementing processes and controls to strengthen the internal financial control environment, ensure compliance with local regulations, effective cash management, and supports commercial decision-making in a multi-currency, multi-entity environment.

The Financial Controller will also provide technical accounting support and perform complex computations for intricate or non-standard financial transactions as they arise. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and technically sound finance professional with a strong foundation in accounting principles and a continuous improvement mindset.

If you are ready for the challenge, please apply. 

Requirements: 

Education

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or similar
• Honours in Accounting or similar
• Articles in an accounting firm would be advantageous
• Professional Membership registration:  SAICA, CIMA, or similar

Experience 

• 3 - 5 years' experience in the same or similar role
• Administrative management experience, with responsibility for maintaining records
• Broad knowledge of accounting practices and process 

Skills 

• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Strong administrative skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across various stakeholders.
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Strong planning and organising skills.
• Proficient in MS office suite, specifically advanced skills in Excel. 

Personal Attributes 

• Resilient and Composed – Remains calm under pressure and in stressful situations, with the ability to adapt quickly to change.
• Proactive and Problem-Solving – Takes initiative, solves problems independently, and thinks critically and analytically.
• Goal-Oriented and Reliable – Performance- and deadline-driven with a strong sense of responsibility and work ethic.
• Collaborative and Team-Focused – Works well in a team environment and values open, cooperative engagement.
• Positive and Assertive – Maintains a positive attitude and demonstrates confidence and assertiveness in decision-making and communication. 

Responsibilities 

1. Financial Reporting and controls 

• Perform appropriate general ledger reconciliations for all accounts within the trial balance for multiple African entities.

1. • Compare actual performance to budget and prior year and obtain reasons for anomalies.

• Preparation of Flash reporting and monthly management packs within month-end deadlines for Board members to gain an understanding of business performance.
• Review bi-weekly cashflows and assist with managing the company’s cash flow.
• Accounting for inter-company transactions and ensuring these are balanced monthly.
• Maintain strong internal controls across all territories.

1. • Review and sign off on monthly creditor reconciliations.

1. Cash and Risk Management 

1. • Manage multi-currency accounting and foreign exchange exposure.
   • Support treasury activities including FX forecasting.
   • Review, approve, and release local and foreign payments.

• Sweep idle cash to main account.

1. Taxation 

• Ensure compliance with local tax, VAT, customs, and statutory regulations across African countries.
• Adhere to Tarsus Distribution reporting on tax matters.
• Tarsus Distribution financial planning.

1. Annual Audit 

1. • Assist in managing and coordinating the annual financial audit.
   • Preparation of supporting schedules for the compilation of annual financial statements.
   • Coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely and successful completion of the external audit process.

1. Manage Personal Development 

• Attend training scheduled per the development plan, demonstrating skills and knowledge acquired.

1. • Ensure compliance with all regulations and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry financial regulations.

• Use initiative to research relevant information to keep abreast with changes and new developments in the field.
• Exhibit a commitment to learning from others within the team.                       

Additional

 

• Reliable transport.
• This is an office-based position in the Woodmead branch.

Please note: The company is under no obligation to fill this position. Should you not have had any feedback within 2 weeks of submitting your application, you may consider your application unsuccessful. 

To apply for this position, please send your CV and supporting documents to: hr@tarsus.co.za