Senior Controller: Close, Reporting & Compliance Lead

IllTip; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

IllTip seeks a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance and month-end close from South Africa. The role partners with executive leadership, FP&A and external auditors, with high visibility to senior management.

The candidate should have 7+ years in accounting/finance, 2+ years in leadership, strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge, ERP experience (NetSuite/SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks) and advanced Excel. Based in SA and able to work US hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 7+ years progressive accounting/finance experience, including 2+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, financial reporting and close management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel/Sheets.
• Ability to present financial findings to executives.
• Based in South Africa and able to work U.S. business hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close with journal entries, reconciliations and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare complete financial statement packages and executive variance analysis and dashboards.
• Design and strengthen internal controls, ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance and coordinate audits.
• Partner with FP&A on budgets, forecasts, cash flow and debt compliance.
• Lead, mentor and develop accounting team; drive SOPs and automation.
• Drive ERP, automation and workflow improvements.

Skills

GAAP

IFRS

Financial reporting

Leadership

ERP systems

Excel/Sheets

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks Enterprise

Job description

IllTip seeks a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance and month-end close from South Africa. The role partners with executive leadership, FP&A and external auditors, with high visibility to senior management.

The candidate should have 7+ years in accounting/finance, 2+ years in leadership, strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge, ERP experience (NetSuite/SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks) and advanced Excel. Based in SA and able to work US hours.