Head of Finance, Controller & Treasury

Clickatell; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Chat Commerce company in South Africa is seeking a Director of Financial Controller & Treasury to lead a team of 20+ professionals. The role involves overseeing accounting functions, ensuring compliance, and driving transformation initiatives for scalability and operational excellence. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of accounting experience with proven leadership in high-growth environments and is equipped to influence strategic business decisions.

Benefits

Medical Aid contribution

Pension fund contribution

Quarterly performance incentive bonus

Reimbursable communications allowance

Remote Working

Home office set-up

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and grow a global team responsible for core Accounting and Treasury operations.
• Oversee all accounting functions, ensuring reporting complies with standards.
• Champion transformation initiatives, implementing new systems and technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Process improvement

Education

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

Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA)

Job description

A leading Chat Commerce company in South Africa is seeking a Director of Financial Controller & Treasury to lead a team of 20+ professionals. The role involves overseeing accounting functions, ensuring compliance, and driving transformation initiatives for scalability and operational excellence. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of accounting experience with proven leadership in high-growth environments and is equipped to influence strategic business decisions.