Assistant Finance Controller, Finance

Apex Group Ltd

. Lead the controllership function and ensure the integrity of financial information across local operations in Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeJohannesburg • South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, IFRS compliance, and internal controls, while effectively leading finance transformation initiatives and managing month-end consolidation processes. Strong ability to build relationships and mentor teams in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.

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IFRS ComplianceFinancial ReportingMonth-End ConsolidationExternal Audit LeadershipPrivate Equity Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationAccount ReconciliationVariance AnalysisTechnical AccountingInternal Controls DesignTax ComplianceRegulatory ReportingERP ImplementationProcess AutomationPost-Merger Integration

Soft Skills

Business PartneringMentoringCoachingRelationship BuildingAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Accountant

Industry Keywords

ControllershipPrivate EquityBig Four AuditorFinance TransformationShared Service Centers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the controllership function and ensure the integrity of financial information across local operations in Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands
Report to the Jersey Head of Finance and work closely with the broader finance team
Manage local month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports for the Board, private equity sponsor, and lenders
Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
Coordinate external audit processes
Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies aligned with IFRS and Group policies
Design and monitor internal controls over financial reporting; remediate control gaps
Ensure tax, statutory, and regulatory reporting compliance with Tax and Legal
Lead technical accounting assessments for complex transactions
Manage post-merger integration of accounting systems, policies, and procedures
Lead finance transformation initiatives, including ERP, process automation, and standardization of local procedures
Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Business Finance Leads to align reported results with forecasts and plans
Build strong relationships with Business Finance Leads
Mentor and coach direct reports
Support a culture of high-performing teams, accountability, and business partnership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline
Qualified Chartered Accountant
3-5 years post-qualification experience in a Controllership or comparable role
Strong systems and technical skills, and ability to adapt to new and changing technology
Private Equity-backed portfolio company experience strongly preferred
Experience owning and leading month-end consolidation processes and reporting to a third party or parent entity
Experience working closely with distributed international finance teams and shared service centers
Desire to operate in fast-paced and change-oriented environments
Strong business partnering skills
Experience leading external audits, preferably with a Big Four auditor
Technical expertise in IFRS and internal controls over financial reporting