Remote Financial Controller - Strategy & Compliance Lead

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Fully remote position

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Financial Controller to lead our client’s financial operations in a fully remote capacity, supporting near Queenstown. This senior leadership role oversees accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls, driving financial discipline and delivering critical insights to executive leadership from a home office.

You will manage all accounting operations, budgeting, external audit relationships, and mentor the finance team, while

Qualifications

• CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• 3+ years in a controller or senior leadership role.
• Experience with IFRS, GAAP, and internal controls.
• Experience leading remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, and payroll.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS-financial statements.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and policies.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and lenders.
• Mentor and develop the finance team.

Education

CA(SA) or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Financial Controller to lead our client’s financial operations in a fully remote capacity, supporting near Queenstown. This senior leadership role oversees accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls, driving financial discipline and delivering critical insights to executive leadership from a home office.

You will manage all accounting operations, budgeting, external audit relationships, and mentor the finance team, while