Remote Assistant Financial Controller | Growth & Compliance

Placements24; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Provident fund

Study leave support

Fully remote work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Controller for a fully remote role. You will support the Financial Controller with financial reporting, compliance, and month-end processes while working from any approved location in the country.

The ideal candidate has a CA/ACCA/CIMA preferred or a degree in accounting, 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, and strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge, plus proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, or SAP and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP or IFRS.
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, SAP) and advanced Excel.
• Remote work readiness with strong self-management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and internal policies.
• Manage and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Develop and maintain financial models and analyses.
• Identify and implement process improvements in finance.
• Provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain strong internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional certification (CA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Controller for a fully remote role. You will support the Financial Controller with financial reporting, compliance, and month-end processes while working from any approved location in the country.

The ideal candidate has a CA/ACCA/CIMA preferred or a degree in accounting, 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, and strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge, plus proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, or SAP and advanced Excel.