Main Job Function
Our client is seeking a hands-on and commercially driven Financial Controller to support its franchise operations. This role ensures financial integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance across multiple stores while partnering with operations to drive profitability.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and present monthly financial results per store and consolidated group
• Analyze store-level profitability (sales, food costs, labor, overheads)
• Monitor key cost drivers including food, labor, and expenses
• Ensure accurate daily sales reconciliation and cash control processes
• Ensure SARS compliance (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax)
• Oversee audit readiness and internal controls
• Develop and maintain SOPs for finance and store processes
• Design and enhance financial and operational reporting
• Manage creditors, debtors, and accounting staff
• Monitor cash flow and working capital across stores
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Honours Degree in Accounting (preferred)
• Completed SAICA Articles
• 0–2 years post-articles experience
• Exposure to retail, FMCG or Quick service restaurant environments advantage
Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of SARS compliance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with accounting systems (Sage, Xero, etc.)
• POS systems experience advantageous
Key Competencies
• Commercial and operational mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and high accuracy
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
To apply for this job email your details to Sharonsmit@armstrongappointments.com