Remote Financial Controller — Growth FP&A Leader

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Equity options

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a strategic Financial Controller to lead finance operations in a remote South Africa setup. You will oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance, driving financial performance in a growth-focused startup.

The ideal candidate will have CA(SA)/ACCA/CMA, 7+ years of accounting experience including 3+ years in a supervisory role, and strong IFRS knowledge plus ERP expertise (NetSuite/SAP). Hands-on leadership and remote-work proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA, or CMA is essential.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or controller role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and South African financial regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven success in a fully remote work environment with strong self-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including AP, AR, GL, and payroll.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Develop and manage the annual budget and forecasts.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and local regulations.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

ERP systems

Education

CA(SA)/ACCA/CMA

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Placements24 seeks a strategic Financial Controller to lead finance operations in a remote South Africa setup. You will oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance, driving financial performance in a growth-focused startup.

The ideal candidate will have CA(SA)/ACCA/CMA, 7+ years of accounting experience including 3+ years in a supervisory role, and strong IFRS knowledge plus ERP expertise (NetSuite/SAP). Hands-on leadership and remote-work proficiency are essential.