Remote Financial Controller — Strategy & Compliance

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive level compensation

Fully remote work arrangement

Health and retirement benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a strategic Financial Controller to lead finance operations remotely. You will oversee all accounting and financial reporting, drive IFRS compliance, and shape financial strategy with senior leadership.This senior role requires CA(SA) with 8+ years in accounting/finance and 3–4 years in a controller capacity, ERP proficiency, and strong leadership to guide a remote team toward profitability and risk management.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification.
• 8+ years in accounting/finance with 3–4 years in a controller role.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and SA tax compliance; ERP proficiency.
• Excellent leadership and remote-team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all accounting operations (AP/AR/GL/payroll).
• Prepare timely financial statements and reports in line with IFRS.
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting with department heads.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banks.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable profitability insights.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Remote team management

IFRS knowledge

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a strategic Financial Controller to lead finance operations remotely. You will oversee all accounting and financial reporting, drive IFRS compliance, and shape financial strategy with senior leadership.This senior role requires CA(SA) with 8+ years in accounting/finance and 3–4 years in a controller capacity, ERP proficiency, and strong leadership to guide a remote team toward profitability and risk management.