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

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

Job summary

A global finance recruiting agency seeks a Director of Finance to manage financial operations for a fast-growing e-commerce organization. You will oversee controllership, FP&A, budgeting, and reporting, working alongside the CEO to improve profitability and fiscal discipline. Ideal candidates have 5+ years experience in finance, advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration. Remote work is permitted, with a competitive salary of $3,000 – $5,000 per month.

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 or accounting roles within e-commerce or consumer goods.
• Proven experience with financial reporting standards.
• Demonstrated ability in budgeting and strategic financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate month-end close and financial reports.
• Build and maintain forward-looking budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee AR/AP, cash flow, and working capital.

Skills

Financial operations

Budgeting and forecasting

GAAP compliance

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Data-driven decision-making

Education

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

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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.
• 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.

Compensation & 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.