Remote Financial Controller for Global E-commerce Growth

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Remote work autonomy

Team networking events

Job summary

Placements24 is supporting a leading international e-commerce company seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our remote finance team in South Africa. You will oversee accounting operations, implement policies, and drive IFRS reporting and financial strategy for global units.

The role demands strong leadership, a proven track record in finance within tech, and comfort working independently in a fully remote setting with occasional meetups in George, Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA(SA) or ACCA designation required.
• 8–10 years in finance with 3–5 years in controllership/senior financial management.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and international accounting standards.
• Experience with cloud accounting systems and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee accounting operations including payables, receivables, GL, and payroll.
• Develop and implement robust financial policies, controls, and safeguarding measures.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS-compliant financial statements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with department heads.
• Provide strategic financial insights and KPI analyses to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership

Remote team management

Education

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA) or ACCA designation

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks Online

NetSuite

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Placements24 is supporting a leading international e-commerce company seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our remote finance team in South Africa. You will oversee accounting operations, implement policies, and drive IFRS reporting and financial strategy for global units.

The role demands strong leadership, a proven track record in finance within tech, and comfort working independently in a fully remote setting with occasional meetups in George, Western Cape.