Financial Controller/ Accountant (FMCG) (Permanent)

Job Title: Financial Controller/ Accountant (FMCG) Start Date: 2026-09-01 - 2026-10-01 Vacancy Type: Permanent JHB001946 Sectors: Finance FMCG / Manufacturing / Engineering Location: Gauteng , Johannesburg North Salary: (Hybrid. Immediate start. Part time or full time, Market related) Brief: 3 days|assignment|assurance|auditors|avi|balance sheet|beverage|budget|budgeting|ca(sa)|campri|cima|clover|consultant|consulting|contract|crown food|dainfern|danone|distribution|finance|financial accountant|financial controller|financial manager|fixed term|fmcg|fourways|full time|global|hands on|hybrid|hyde park|ifrs|immediate|immediately available|independent|international|jhb north|johannesburg north|manufacturing|mccain|midrand|mondelez|multinational|nestle|operational finance|part time|paulshof|pioneer|premier|process improvement|randburg|regulatory|reporting|retired|rosebank|saica|saipa|sandton|sars|sc johnson|senior accountant|senior financial accountant|stock|sunninghill|suntory|temp|woodmead|year end Our client, a global FMCG business with a South African operation, is looking for an experienced Financial Controller / Accountant to take ownership of the financial accounting and reporting function. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the detail, works well independently and takes pride in ensuring the financials are accurate, well supported and compliant. With year-end approaching, you will play a key role in ensuring the business has confidence in its numbers and financial processes. Detail: Key Responsibilities Provide assurance over the balance sheet , ensuring accounts are accurate, reconciled and fully supported Review financial processes, controls and documentation, identifying opportunities to simplify and strengthen the finance function Oversee statutory, tax and regulatory requirements , including liaison with SARS and the Group tax team Act as the key finance contact for internal and external auditors Review stock balances and financial information, identifying and addressing areas requiring attention Support accurate sales and revenue recognition and provide visibility over cash flow Work closely with the international finance team and local business stakeholders What You'll Bring Relevant accounting qualification; CIMA or CA(SA) advantageous Strong practical financial accounting and financial reporting experience Sound knowledge of IFRS, tax, statutory and regulatory requirements Experience engaging with SARS and external auditors Strong balance sheet and reconciliation experience FMCG, manufacturing or another stock-based environment advantageous A hands-on, detail-oriented approach with sound judgement and the confidence to challenge and improve This is an opportunity to join a well-established international FMCG environment where you will have genuine ownership and visibility and the opportunity to make an immediate impact. - Johannesburg | Hybrid - 6–12 month assignment - Immediate availability essential - Part-time initially; full-time availability will also be considered Keen to hear more? Get in touch now ---> [email protected] show more... For more information please contact: Emma Griffin Apply