TRAFFIC Gauteng

Regional Financial Controller (FTC)

OutsideCapital

Job Description

Step into a pivotal leadership role where you will drive the financial health and strategic direction the Coastal region. Reporting to the Regional Business Manager with a key dotted-line relationship to the Group CFO, you will be instrumental in ensuring profitable operations, robust internal controls, and accurate, timely reporting across diverse business units. This is a high-visibility position based at the Head Office, offering substantial exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to shape regional budgeting, capital expenditure planning, and high-stakes client tender processes. If you thrive on leading teams, mastering complex financial landscapes, and driving tangible business outcomes, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee and manage the day-to-day and month-end financial processes for the entire Coastal region, ensuring strict adherence to accounting standards.
  • Provide critical financial insights and strategic feedback directly to the Regional Business Manager to support profitable and sustainable regional management.
  • Lead the implementation of sound financial principles across all commercial activities and client requirements.
  • Drive proactive management of regional debtors, collaborating with central finance teams for optimal collection performance.
  • Collate, analyze, and deliver comprehensive monthly financial reports to support executive decision-making across the business.
  • Demonstrate visible, values-based leadership, actively participating in executive meetings (MANCO) and leading cross-functional feedback sessions to achieve strategic objectives.
  • Scrutinize balance sheet reconciliations, manage general ledger close-offs, and ensure reporting deadlines are consistently met.
  • Analyze performance variances against budget and prior year, identifying root causes and implementing necessary remedial actions across operational and enabling functions.
  • Actively contribute to new business costing models and participate critically in strategic client tender processes.
  • Drive the annual internal control review process, maintaining a strong control environment within the business unit.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance frameworks, managing deviations related to capex requisitions, bad debt write-offs, and stock take analysis.
  • Champion quality management initiatives, monitor key service level metrics, and build strong, responsive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
  • Honours in Accounting
  • 3-5 years' work experience in a finance and reporting role.
  • Proven commercial management experience, preferably within a corporate service environment.
  • Computer proficiency and a valid Driver's License.

About This Role

Career insights for Financial Examiners positions

Salary Benchmark
$84,300/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Active Listening Speaking Writing
Common Technologies
Microsoft Access Structured query language SQL Microsoft PowerPoint ACL Analytics Financial transaction analysis software General Examination System GENESYS NILS INSource ODEN Insurance Services State Rules & Regulations

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