Remote Financial Controller - Global Growth Leader

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life assurance

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Personal development budget

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Financial Controller to lead financial operations from within South Africa. This senior role oversees accounting, compliance, and strategic insights across international entities in a remote-first setup.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in accounting/finance, CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA/CPA, IFRS/GAAP expertise, and proven remote leadership. You will drive controls, budgeting, and global reporting from a distributed team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Professional qualification (CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA or CPA) mandatory.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/financial management experience, international focus.
• Experience as Financial Controller or senior finance leader in tech/fast-paced env.
• Strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge and global reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain accounting policies across international entities.
• Oversee general ledger, payables/receivables, payroll, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and cross-border tax laws.
• Manage multiple entity close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop budgets/forecasts with department heads; provide insights.
• Lead and mentor remote finance teams; foster high performance.
• Implement internal controls to safeguard assets and data integrity.
• Coordinate with external auditors/tax advisors globally.

Skills

Financial leadership

Remote team management

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA/CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Cloud-based accounting software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Financial Controller to lead financial operations from within South Africa. This senior role oversees accounting, compliance, and strategic insights across international entities in a remote-first setup.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in accounting/finance, CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA/CPA, IFRS/GAAP expertise, and proven remote leadership. You will drive controls, budgeting, and global reporting from a distributed team.