Remote Commercial Accountant

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Performance-based bonuses

Stock options

Professional development opportunities

Home office allowance

Virtual team events

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Commercial Accountant to join a rapidly expanding e-commerce finance team. You will deliver financial insights, build models and support pricing strategies across business units from a remote location.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with BI tools like Power BI or Tableau. ERP experience (NetSuite/SAP) is a plus, with performance-based bonuses and global remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• Professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA or ACCA) advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years in commercial or financial accounting with business analysis focus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales performance, profitability and key commercial metrics.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support pricing strategies and business development.
• Prepare regular reports on commercial performance, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Partner with sales, marketing and operations to provide financial guidance.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting for commercial departments.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs to drive business growth.
• Evaluate financial viability of new initiatives and partnerships.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of commercial financial data.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA)/CIMA/ACCA advantageous

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

ERP (NetSuite, SAP)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly expanding e-commerce enterprise, is looking for a highly capable Remote Commercial Accountant to be a key player in their finance team. This position is fully remote, offering an unparalleled level of flexibility and autonomy. You will be responsible for providing crucial financial insights to support commercial decision-making, performance analysis, and strategic planning across various business units. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced digital environment, possesses strong analytical acumen, and excels at translating complex financial data into actionable business intelligence. This is a fantastic opportunity for a forward-thinking accountant to shape financial strategy from a remote location, contributing directly to the company's growth trajectory. We are dedicated to building a distributed team of top talent, connected by shared goals and a robust digital infrastructure. Embrace a career where your expertise directly influences commercial outcomes, supported by cutting-edge technology and a collaborative online culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze sales performance, profitability, and key commercial metrics.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support pricing strategies and business development.
• Prepare regular reports on commercial performance, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Partner with sales, marketing, and operations teams to provide financial guidance.
• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process for commercial departments.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive business growth.
• Evaluate the financial viability of new business initiatives and partnerships.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of commercial financial data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualification (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA) is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial or financial accounting, with a focus on business analysis.
• Proven experience in financial modelling, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of commercial drivers and e-commerce business models.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and deliver results in a remote setting.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP).
• Proactive mindset and ability to influence stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering global flexibility.
• Performance-based bonuses and potential stock options.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Contribution towards home office expenses.
• Access to a vibrant online company culture and virtual team events.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.