Director of Finance (E-Commerce & Retail) - Remote South Africa

HireHawk; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment firm is seeking a Director of Finance for a remote position. This leadership role demands oversight of financial operations, including month-end closes and budget management while working during PST hours. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in finance or accounting, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of GAAP. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required, with CPA or MBA preferred. Competitive compensation ranges from $3,000 to $5,000 per month, depending on experience.

Benefits

Access to a $200k+ perk marketplace

Access up to 50% of approved earnings before payday

Ongoing learning and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance, accounting, or controllership roles within e‑commerce or consumer goods.
• Proven experience with advanced Microsoft Excel modeling.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate month‑end close and financial reports.
• Build and maintain forward‑looking budgets and forecasts to guide strategy.
• Oversee AR / AP, cash flow, and working capital to ensure fiscal health.
• Strengthen GAAP‑compliant internal controls and audit readiness.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights that improve profit margins.

Skills

Financial operations

Advanced Microsoft Excel

GAAP knowledge

Data-driven insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Job description

Job Title : Director of Finance (E-Commerce & Retail)

Job Type : Full-Time Contractor

Workplace : Remote (PST schedule alignment required)

Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM PST

Compensation : USD $3,000 – $5,000 / month (DOE)

At HireHawk, we connect exceptional global finance talent with innovative U.S. brands.

As a Senior Finance Manager, you’ll own full-spectrum financial operations—controllership, FP&A, budgeting, and reporting—for a fast-growing e-commerce organization. You’ll partner directly with the CEO to drive fiscal discipline, improve profitability, and strengthen internal controls. This is a hands‑on leadership role where precision, accountability, and data‑driven insight define success.

Core outcomes

• Deliver accurate month‑end close and financial reports.
• Build and maintain forward‑looking budgets and forecasts to guide strategy.
• Oversee AR / AP, cash flow, and working capital to ensure fiscal health.
• Strengthen GAAP‑compliant internal controls and audit readiness.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights that improve profit margins.

Requirements

• 5+ years in finance, accounting, or controllership roles within e‑commerce or consumer goods.
• Proven experience with advanced Microsoft Excel modeling.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (required).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) (preferred).
• Authorized to work remotely and available full‑time during PST business hours.

Benefits

• Monthly USD $3,000 – $5,000 (global range based on region and experience).
• Access to a $200k+ perk marketplace with discounts on 150+ services.
• Access up to 50% of approved earnings before payday (no credit checks or fees).
• Reliable, on‑time in‑currency payments.
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.