Financial Controller - 38643763214

Somewhere; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A purpose-driven real estate group is hiring a Financial Controller in South Africa. The role requires 4-5 years of relevant experience, with responsibilities including vendor management, tenant communication, and general financial operations, while working remotely. A proactive and organized individual is sought to ensure smooth financial processes.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of relevant financial/accounting experience in real estate.
• Strong knowledge of general bookkeeping and financial principles.
• Familiarity with Yardi or similar property management software is an advantage.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills and comfortable working remotely during PST hours.
• Must be based in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Set up new vendors in the system as needed.
• Receive, review, and record vendor invoices in Yardi.
• Verify maintenance requests are complete before processing payments.
• Process payments and notify vendors once done.
• Make bi-weekly payments to property managers.
• Assist property managers with RentCafe queries.
• Send reminders to tenants for outstanding dues via Yardi.
• Keep property managers updated on unpaid rent.
• Stay updated in Vcorp and monitor upcoming tasks.
• Organize and file documents in G Drive.
• Review and process invoices and documents in the 'Download' folder daily.
• Monitor and process Rockford Utilities payments.
• Track and reconcile credit card receipts and expenses.
• Join weekly Rockford Team meetings and provide financial updates.
• Stay proactive on tax-related matters and communicate with the county if needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Financial Controller (Fully Remote | South Africa Only)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, PST
Salary: $2,000 - $2,500 USD/month (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Independent ContractorAbout the Company

We are a purpose-driven real estate group committed to building generational wealth that benefits our families and communities. This core value guides every action we take, whether you're an investor, employee, funding partner, broker, or transactional partner, our goal is that every interaction brings value and positive impact to all involved.
About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Controller with 4-5 years of relevant experience to join our remote team. You'll play a key role in keeping our finances organized and accurate, supporting our property managers, and ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations while helping us stay aligned with our mission.
Key Responsibilities

Vendor & Invoice Management

• Set up new vendors in the system as needed
• Receive, review and record vendor invoices in Yardi
• Verify maintenance requests are complete before processing payments
• Process payments and notify vendors once done
• Make bi-weekly payments to property managers

Tenant & Rent Management

• Assist property managers with RentCafe queries
• Send reminders to tenants for outstanding dues via Yardi
• Keep property managers updated on unpaid rent

General Financial Operations

• Stay updated in Vcorp and monitor upcoming tasks
• Organize and file documents in G Drive
• Review and process invoices and documents in the "Download" folder daily
• Monitor and process Rockford Utilities payments
• Track and reconcile credit card receipts and expenses
• Join weekly Rockford Team meetings and provide financial updates
• Stay proactive on tax-related matters and communicate with the county if needed (aligned with office hours)

Note: Training on Yardi and day-to-day processes will be provided, we're looking for someone proactive, organized and ready to take ownership so the team can focus on higher-level financial planning.
Requirements

4-5+ years of relevant financial/accounting experience in real estate
Strong knowledge of general bookkeeping and financial principles
Familiarity with Yardi or similar property management software is an advantage
High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks
Strong communication skills and comfortable working remotely during PST hours
Must be based in South Africa

If you're interested, please prepare a short, professional 1-2 minute video introduction, this helps us move the process along quickly and gives the client a great first impression.