Financial Controller – In Country Lesotho
Reference Number: TSE260108-9
Business Unit: Tsebo Catering
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Maseru, Lesotho
Closing Date: 12 January 2026
About the Company
Tsebo Solutions Group is a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider offering Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps and more.
Tsebo is seeking an In-Country Financial Controller for Lesotho to support the Segment Director. This role is central to the Finance team and is responsible for producing accurate financial reporting, ensuring financial and tax compliance, and supporting business performance across all units.
Job Purpose
The Financial Controller will facilitate and process monthly profit and loss statements for all units, provide financial support to unit operators, and maintain accurate data and reporting to ensure quality decision-making and compliance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow) and variance analysis within set timelines
- Compile management packs for Executive and Shareholder review
- Manage cashflow forecasting, liquidity and banking relationships
- Drive debtor collections and manage creditor schedules
- Lead annual budgeting and quarterly re-forecasting
- Produce contract-level profitability and margin reports
- Provide commercial support on pricing, cost control and contract variations
- Implement and maintain internal controls and financial processes
- Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE and Corporate Income Tax
- Review monthly and annual financial information
- Manage external audits and financial statements
- Oversee payroll, statutory deductions and employee benefit records
- Own and optimise accounting systems (Microsoft D365 and Tsebo Retail)
- Act as finance business partner to management and shareholders
- Present finance updates at board and shareholder meetings
Skills and Competencies
- Strong financial and business acumen
- Organising and planning skills
- Risk management
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong client and customer service skills
- Innovative approach to systems and reporting
- Excellent communication skills
- Solid knowledge of VAT, PAYE, CIT and statutory compliance
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations, scenario modelling)
Qualifications and Experience
- Professional accounting qualification (CA(LS)) strongly preferred, or BCom Accounting with relevant experience
- Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, including at least 1 year in a senior accounting or controlling role
- Experience in small-to-medium service companies (facilities, contract services, construction or mining support services preferred)
- Experience with accounting systems such as Pastel, Sage, QuickBooks or Xero
- Experience managing audits, tax filings and banking relationships