Global Finance Director - Controller & Treasury

Clickatell Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital commerce company in Cape Town is seeking a Director: Financial Controller and Treasury. This role will lead a large finance team, modernize core finance operations, and support growth initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in finance leadership, strategic thinking, and change management with at least 10 years of relevant experience. This position offers extensive benefits including a performance incentive bonus, medical aid contribution, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Medical Aid contribution

Pension fund contribution

Quarterly performance incentive bonus

Reimbursable communications allowance

Half-day off on your birthday

5 personal days leave a year

Home office set-up

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' relevant accounting experience with significant leadership roles.
• Experience in accounting in a SaaS or technology-driven business.
• Proven track record of leading finance teams through significant change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Leadership team and oversee accounting and treasury operations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Develop and implement accounting strategies to maximize profits.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Team development

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA)

Job description

A leading digital commerce company in Cape Town is seeking a Director: Financial Controller and Treasury. This role will lead a large finance team, modernize core finance operations, and support growth initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in finance leadership, strategic thinking, and change management with at least 10 years of relevant experience. This position offers extensive benefits including a performance incentive bonus, medical aid contribution, and a flexible working environment.