Financial Controller

. Take ownership of day-to-day financial control and accounting activities .

Posted 9/26/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 ZAR 72,100 - ZAR 85,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of day-to-day financial control and accounting activities
Manage and review financial transactions, expenditure, and reconciliations
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
Prepare and analyse financial reports to support business decision-making
Monitor financial performance and identify unusual trends, discrepancies, or potential risks
Review expenditure and identify opportunities for cost savings and greater efficiency
Support improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting
Investigate discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution
Provide clear financial insights to non-financial stakeholders
Ensure financial processes are followed consistently and accurately
Work closely with internal stakeholders and challenge expenditure or processes where appropriate
Take ownership of financial issues and proactively identify solutions
Maintain strong attention to detail while keeping sight of the wider commercial picture

What you’ll need

5–10 years of relevant experience in Financial Control, Accounting, Finance Management, or a similar role
Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks or a comparable accounting platform
Experience managing financial transactions, reconciliations, and expenditure
Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
Experience identifying cost-saving opportunities or improving financial processes
Ability to identify unusual trends, discrepancies, and financial risks
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good commercial awareness and ability to understand the bigger picture
Experience working independently and taking ownership of a financial function
Strong organisational skills and follow-through
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with other accounting and financial software
CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification is advantageous but not required