Assistant Financial Controller – VKB Finance Head Office, Reitz
- Employer: VKB Group
- Department: Finance Department – Financial Controller Team
- Location: Reitz
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 9 June 2026
Position Overview
The Assistant Financial Controller supports the Financial Controller and Financial Managers across the VKB Group by maintaining accurate financial systems, improving ERP processes, strengthening financial controls, and ensuring that financial information is reliable and aligned across the organisation.
This role combines finance, systems administration, business process improvement, data analysis, ERP management, and internal controls. It is suitable for candidates who enjoy working with financial systems, analysing information, solving problems, and improving business processes.
The successful candidate will help standardise financial processes across various VKB entities while ensuring that financial and operational managers receive high-quality support and accurate financial information.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Systems and ERP Management
- Prepare financial and operational information required for ERP system transfers and upgrades.
- Maintain and update ERP databases with approved changes and financial information.
- Ensure ERP system configurations accurately reflect operational and financial requirements.
- Monitor and improve ERP functionality and system performance.
- Keep up to date with developments in ERP technologies and financial systems.
Financial Controls and Governance
- Strengthen financial control environments across VKB Group companies.
- Ensure system setups comply with approved business and financial requirements.
- Support compliance and governance processes within the finance function.
- Assist in maintaining accurate and reliable financial records.
Business Process Improvement
- Standardise system requests and financial processes throughout the VKB Group.
- Analyse existing processes and recommend improvements.
- Design and implement system enhancements that improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Support strategic and business-as-usual (BAU) projects.
Testing and Implementation
- Design, test, and implement approved system requests.
- Verify that system changes meet operational and financial requirements.
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues.
Reporting and Analysis
- Monitor project progress and implementation activities.
- Prepare structured progress reports and performance metrics.
- Analyse data to support decision-making and business improvements.
- Provide accurate information to management and stakeholders.
Stakeholder Support
- Work closely with:
- Financial Controllers
- Financial Managers
- Operational Managers
- Project Teams
- Manage expectations and provide professional support.
- Deliver high-quality financial and system-related services.
Minimum Requirements
Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Finance-related field (preferred)
Examples include:
- Accounting
- Financial Management
- Finance
- Commerce (BCom)
- Management Accounting
- Auditing
Preferred Experience and Knowledge
Financial Systems
Experience or exposure to:
- ERP Systems
- Financial Management Systems
- Business Intelligence (BI) Reporting Tools
Preferred Technical Knowledge
- Microsoft Dynamics
- ERP implementation and maintenance
- Financial reporting systems
- Data management
- System controls
Additional Advantage
- Knowledge of dimensions within ERP systems
- BI reporting and analytics experience
Essential Skills
Financial Skills
- Financial analysis
- Financial controls
- Financial reporting
- Compliance monitoring
- Data accuracy management
Technical Skills
- ERP administration
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Business Intelligence Reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- Database maintenance
Analytical Skills
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Data interpretation
- Root-cause analysis
- Decision-making
Communication Skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Reporting and presentation
Organisational Skills
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Prioritisation
- Project coordination
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should be:
- Analytical and detail-oriented
- Inquisitive and solution-driven
- Thorough and accurate
- Creative in problem-solving
- Adaptable to changing environments
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Professional and diplomatic
- Able to work independently
- Team-oriented
- Comfortable working under pressure
Core Competencies
- Financial Controls
- ERP Systems Management
- Compliance
- Business Process Improvement
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Data Accuracy
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Process Optimisation
- Team Collaboration