Controller (FP&A, Financial Reporting & Accounting Leadership) (Remote, South Africa)

IllTip; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

IllTip seeks a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance and month-end close from South Africa. The role partners with executive leadership, FP&A and external auditors, with high visibility to senior management.

The candidate should have 7+ years in accounting/finance, 2+ years in leadership, strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge, ERP experience (NetSuite/SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks) and advanced Excel. Based in SA and able to work US hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 7+ years progressive accounting/finance experience, including 2+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, financial reporting and close management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel/Sheets.
• Ability to present financial findings to executives.
• Based in South Africa and able to work U.S. business hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close with journal entries, reconciliations and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare complete financial statement packages and executive variance analysis and dashboards.
• Design and strengthen internal controls, ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance and coordinate audits.
• Partner with FP&A on budgets, forecasts, cash flow and debt compliance.
• Lead, mentor and develop accounting team; drive SOPs and automation.
• Drive ERP, automation and workflow improvements.

Skills

GAAP

IFRS

Financial reporting

Leadership

ERP systems

Excel/Sheets

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks Enterprise

Job description

S. business hours). A recruitment firm is hiring on behalf of a growing organization for a hands-on Controller who will lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance and the month-end close. The position suits an accountant who pairs strong technical knowledge of accounting standards with financial planning, team leadership and process improvement. You will work alongside executive leadership, FP&A, operations and external auditors, and the role carries high visibility with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close, targeting completion within five business days, and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, depreciation schedules and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare complete financial statement packages and executive reporting, including variance analysis, commentary and dashboards, and support board and investor reporting.
• Design and strengthen internal controls, ensure GAAP and IFRS compliance, meet tax and regulatory filing deadlines, and coordinate external audits and PBC requests.
• Partner with FP&A on budgets, forecasts, scenario and capital planning, and monitor cash flow, liquidity, working capital and debt compliance.
• Lead, mentor and develop the accounting team, setting quality standards and reviewing work for accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
• Drive ERP, automation and workflow improvements, write SOPs and reduce manual processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, financial reporting and financial close management.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle or QuickBooks Enterprise, and advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Strong financial analysis skills and the ability to present findings to executives.
• Based in South Africa and able to work U.S. business hours. CPA, ACCA or MBA is a plus.

Applicants must be based in: South Africa.