Financial Controller

Affinity International; Remote; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee daily finance operations and manage the Accounts Payable function. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and process improvement. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in a financial leadership role, strong experience in Accounts Payable, and a sound understanding of financial standards. The position offers remote work flexibility and opportunities to scale finance processes within a growing organization.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Exposure to senior leadership

Opportunity for process improvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a Financial Controller or similar role.
• Strong experience in managing Accounts Payable.
• Solid understanding of general ledger and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and local regulations.
• Partner with internal teams for financial insights.

Skills

Experience managing Accounts Payable

Financial reporting

Financial compliance

Advanced Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA)

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

NetSuite

Sage

Job description

About the job

Financial Controller

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller that also has a lot of experience in Accounts Payable (AP) with expertise to oversee day‑to‑day finance operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain tight control over payables, cash flow, and compliance. This role requires a hands‑on finance professional who is comfortable managing transactional finance while also contributing to higher‑level financial oversight and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Prepare and review management accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow statements; ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across all ledgers
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Accounts Payable Management

• Own the end‑to‑end Accounts Payable function
• Review and approve supplier invoices, payment runs, and reconciliations; ensure correct coding, approvals, and timely payments
• Manage vendor queries and resolve discrepancies efficiently
• Maintain strong internal controls over AP processes

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and local regulations
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation and support external audits
• Implement and improve financial controls and approval workflows

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement efficiencies within AP and broader finance processes
• Work closely with operations and procurement teams to improve cost controls
• Support finance system improvements and integrations

Stakeholder Support

• Partner with internal teams to provide financial insights and support
• Assist leadership with financial decision‑making and reporting requirements

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years' experience in a Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, or similar role
• Strong, hands‑on experience managing Accounts Payable
• Solid understanding of general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience working with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Sage, or similar)
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) advantageous
• Experience supporting US, UK, or international entities
• Experience working in a remote or distributed finance team

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Accurate, timely financial reporting with minimal revisions
• Well‑controlled, efficient Accounts Payable function
• Improved cash flow visibility and payment accuracy
• Strong compliance posture with clean audit outcomes

Why Join Us

• Work remotely with an international team
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic finance initiatives
• Opportunity to improve and scale finance processes in a growing organization