Job Title: Junior Business Controller
Reference Number: CLO250611-1
Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa
Department: Finance
Job Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 16 June 2025
Industry: Finance / FMCG
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Summary:
Clover is seeking a detail-oriented, results-driven, and motivated Junior Business Controller to join the Finance Department. This is an ideal opportunity for a finance professional eager to grow in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
The successful candidate will support business units (BUs) in preparing business cases for EXCO approval and manage the financial elements of implemented initiatives.
Minimum Requirements:
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Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field
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Fluent in Business English
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Intermediate computer literacy (MS Office, Excel)
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Relevant practical experience with financial concepts, systems, and processes
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Experience in FMCG (advantageous)
Key Competencies:
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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High attention to detail
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Financial and numerical reasoning
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Teamwork and collaboration
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Good communication and interpersonal effectiveness
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Time management, planning, and organization
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Proactive mindset with sound decision-making skills
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Administrative and reporting skills
Key Responsibilities:
Budget Support:
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Assist brand teams with accurate budget inputs
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Validate monthly sales volumes, pricing, BOMs, and advertising spend
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Ensure budget timelines and milestones are met
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Prepare financial analysis and present outcomes (volume, price, mix, fixed cost, profitability)
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Support EXCO budget presentations
Monthly Management Accounts:
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Validate sales cube data
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Support income statement and profitability analysis
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Present variance analysis (volume, price, mix) to stakeholders
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Monitor partner contract compliance
Marketing Team Financial Support:
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Assist in pricing for tenders, special deals, and new opportunities
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Prepare group income statements and marketing expenditure reports
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Calculate ROI for marketing investments
Ad-Hoc Duties:
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Advise on financial policies, account structures, and compliance
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Assist internal and external auditors
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Support ad-hoc EXCO financial queries
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