Remote Group Financial Controller

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Executive benefits package

Autonomy & impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Group Financial Controller for a fully remote leadership role. You will oversee financial reporting, consolidation, and internal controls across the group, ensuring IFRS compliance and timely, accurate information for strategic decision-making.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow across subsidiaries, while maintaining strong relationships with auditors and tax advisors.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (CA(SA), CPA, ACCA) is essential.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with group financial control experience.
• Proven track record in consolidation and IFRS reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls for the group.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and regulatory requirements across the group.
• Coordinate consolidated financial statements and group reporting packages.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for the group.
• Maintain relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes and systems across subsidiaries.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Remote leadership

Communication skills

Education

CA(SA), CPA, ACCA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and accomplished Group Financial Controller for a fully remote position. This senior role is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and reporting for the entire group of companies. You will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial information, manage compliance with accounting standards, and play a key role in strategic financial planning. This is a leadership position demanding a strong understanding of complex financial structures and the ability to manage effectively in a distributed, virtual environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls for the group.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the preparation of consolidated financial statements and group reporting packages.
• Lead the group's budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems across all subsidiaries.

Requirements

• Professional qualification (e.g., CA(SA), CPA, ACCA) is essential.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with significant experience in group financial control.
• Proven track record in managing complex financial operations and consolidation.
• Expert knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills, with demonstrated success in a remote leadership role.

Benefits

• Exceptional remuneration package reflective of the senior role.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive executive benefits package.
• Opportunities to shape the financial strategy of a growing group.
• A high-impact role with significant autonomy and responsibility.