Financial Controller – EPC (Mining, Civils & Building)

Midrand, South AfricaFull-timeSeniorOn-sitePosted 11 Nov 2026

Job Overview

Key Recruitment Group's client, an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company operating in the mining, civils and building sectors, is appointing a Financial Controller at its Midrand operation (full-time, in-office) to support a growing transcontinental client base and project portfolio.

Working with the Executive Directors, the Financial Controller owns the books end-to-end: clean monthly records in Xero and Hubdoc, accurate VAT and tax workings, proactive tax planning, management reporting and cash flow, and trade finance and forex for import and export activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Own daily bookkeeping and monthly records end-to-end in Xero and Hubdoc

• Manage VAT including import and export calculations, zero-rated exports and customs VAT

• Prepare VAT201 and provisional tax submissions and handle SARS verifications

• Drive proactive tax planning and SARS compliance

• Produce management reports and manage cash flow for the Executive Directors

• Manage trade finance and forex transactions

• Support project and job costing for construction projects

• Translate finance scenarios into clear business language for stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or equivalent

• Professional designation: SAIPA, CIMA or completed SAICA articles

• Minimum 5 years in accounting, incl. 2+ years running the books end-to-end for an SME

• Working experience in Xero (Xero Advisor certification a plus) and Hubdoc

• Proven VAT201 and provisional tax experience incl. SARS verifications

• Import/export exposure and advanced Excel; Registered Tax Practitioner advantageous

Skills & Requirements

Financial ControlXeroHubdocVATProvisional TaxSARS ComplianceTax PlanningManagement ReportingCash Flow ManagementForexTrade FinanceJob CostingAdvanced Excel