Financial Controller (Night Shift – Usa Hours)

Talent Match Africa.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Financial Controller for a night shift role aligned with USA hours. This position requires 5+ years of experience in the tech or manufacturing sectors, with a focus on managing international clients and delivering accurate financial reporting. The successful candidate will lead finance teams, enhance internal controls, and provide strategic financial insights. Join a dynamic team that partners with clients to drive growth and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Financial Controller in tech/manufacturing.
• Proven international B2B experience managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations for international clients in tech/manufacturing.
• Lead and oversee finance teams in the U.S. and internationally.
• Enhance internal controls and accounting practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Reporting

Client Management

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

SAP

Excel

Job description

Financial Controller (Night Shift – USA Hours)

Work from our offices in Sandton, Durban, Cape Town, or Kenya. Are you a seasoned Financial Controller with deep expertise in the tech and manufacturing industries?

Do you bring 5+ years' experience in a similar role, with a proven ability to manage international B2B clients and deliver accurate, insightful financial reporting?

If so, we want you on our team at tma. In this role, you will take ownership of financial operations for a portfolio of international clients, primarily in the tech and manufacturing sectors.

You will need strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and hands-on experience in managing finance teams and client relationships across borders. Please note: 5+ years' experience as a Financial Controller in the tech and/or manufacturing sectors is an absolute requirement for this role.

Client Management

• Serve as the primary contact for all client finance and accounting matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client executives and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate across platforms (Slack, Teams, Skype) with a 2-hour response time during business hours.
• Partner with client department heads to deliver strategic, data-driven financial insights.
• Lead and oversee finance teams both in the U.S. and internationally.
• Delegate tasks effectively and manage resources efficiently.
• Mentor and guide team members to promote professional growth.
• Work closely with FP&A teams to ensure accuracy of historical data and reporting insights.
• Lead end-to-end financial reporting processes, including ownership of financial statements, schedules, and reconciliations.
• Enhance and maintain robust internal controls and accounting practices.
• Drive improvements in systems to boost accuracy, consistency, and scalability.
• Recommend and implement financial software and systems upgrades where necessary.

Strategic Financial Oversight

• Understand and interpret client KPIs and business drivers.
• Offer proactive solutions to both client and internal financial challenges.
• Maintain a deep understanding of each client's reporting, compliance, and audit requirements.

Minimum 5 years' experience as a Financial Controller in the tech and/or manufacturing industries (MANDATORY). Proven international B2B experience, managing client relationships at the executive level. Expertise in onboarding clients and maintaining long-term partnerships. In-depth knowledge of ASC, financial reporting standards, and ERP systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Excel). Demonstrated success managing remote and cross-functional finance teams.

CPG experience: Inventory flow, DTC/wholesale, sales tax, COGS vs. Opex.
Tech / SaaS knowledge: Revenue waterfalls, deferred revenue, cost capitalization.

This is a night shift role aligned to USA business hours. Working hours: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM SAST. The role is fully office-based at our offices in Sandton, Durban, Cape Town, or Kenya.

At tma, we are more than just a finance team—we are partners in growth, helping our clients scale through improved operations, sound financial insights, and long-term relationships.

If you are ready to step into a leadership role where you can make an impact and work with dynamic global clients, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or tag someone who fits the bill!