Finance Director, E‑Commerce & Retail (Remote)

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

Job summary

A leading e-commerce firm seeks a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations, including controllership, FP&A, budgeting, and reporting. This role, which offers remote work, involves close collaboration with the CEO to enhance fiscal discipline and profitability. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in finance or accounting within e-commerce, plus advanced Excel skills and a strong understanding of GAAP. An ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting, ideally a CPA or MBA, and must be available full-time during PST business hours.

Benefits

Access to a $k+ perk marketplace

Access to 50% of earnings before payday

Ongoing learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance roles within e‑commerce or consumer goods.
• Proven experience with financial modeling in Excel.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial operations

Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Job description

A leading e-commerce firm seeks a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations, including controllership, FP&A, budgeting, and reporting. This role, which offers remote work, involves close collaboration with the CEO to enhance fiscal discipline and profitability. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in finance or accounting within e-commerce, plus advanced Excel skills and a strong understanding of GAAP. An ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting, ideally a CPA or MBA, and must be available full-time during PST business hours.