Finance Manager (Financial Control)

Revolut Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is seeking a Financial Controller to join their growing Finance team in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a CPA or CA qualification, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and over 7 years of experience in finance and controlling. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial data, collaborating with auditors, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. Join us to help shape the future of finance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in finance and controlling functions.
• Impressive knowledge of IFRS and consolidated financial reporting.
• Experience in a fast-growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Conduct financial analysis related to new product launches and business expansion.
• Collaborate with external auditors on the audit process.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

CPA or CA qualification

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products - including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more - help our 65+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

The Finance team keeps Revolut moving with clarity and confidence. From accounting to strategic support, they work across the business to assess risk, guide decisions, and drive growth. Their insight shapes everything from daily operations to long‑term plans and plays a key role in how we scale.

We're looking for a Financial Controller to join our growing Finance team. With your technical expertise as a chartered accountant, you'll implement an appropriate approach to accounting and financial controls for the entity. You'll support the audit process and ensure the business receives high‑quality, timely financial data on which to base its decisions.

Up to shape what's next in finance? Let's get in touch.

What you'll be doing

• Ensuring accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end close processes, following IFRS and local GAAP
• Performing product accounting control and reconciliations, including analysis of key general ledger accounts and variance explanations
• Conducting financial analysis to support reporting and strategic decision‑making related to new product launches and business expansion
• Collaborating with external auditors on the audit process
• Monitoring and maintaining general ledger entries and reconciliations using Oracle NetSuite and other automation tools
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards
• Contributing to process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen financial control and reporting
• Leading and supporting financial audits and requirements

What you'll need

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• A CPA or CA qualification
• 7+ years of experience in finance and controlling functions
• Impressive accounting knowledge with proven experience in IFRS and consolidated financial reporting
• A structural and logical approach to solving problems
• Solid analytical skills and a hands‑on attitude
• Experience within a fast growing organisation
• Great motivation and focus on delivery

Nice to have

• Experience in financial services with international aspects

Building a global financial super app isn't enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that's why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We're doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard‑working team.