Senior Finance Leader, E‑Commerce & Retail (Remote)

HireHawk; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment firm is seeking a Director of Finance for a remote position. This leadership role demands oversight of financial operations, including month-end closes and budget management while working during PST hours. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in finance or accounting, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of GAAP. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required, with CPA or MBA preferred. Competitive compensation ranges from $3,000 to $5,000 per month, depending on experience.

Benefits

Access to a $200k+ perk marketplace

Access up to 50% of approved earnings before payday

Ongoing learning and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance, accounting, or controllership roles within e‑commerce or consumer goods.
• Proven experience with advanced Microsoft Excel modeling.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate month‑end close and financial reports.
• Build and maintain forward‑looking budgets and forecasts to guide strategy.
• Oversee AR / AP, cash flow, and working capital to ensure fiscal health.
• Strengthen GAAP‑compliant internal controls and audit readiness.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights that improve profit margins.

Skills

Financial operations

Advanced Microsoft Excel

GAAP knowledge

Data-driven insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Job description

A finance recruitment firm is seeking a Director of Finance for a remote position. This leadership role demands oversight of financial operations, including month-end closes and budget management while working during PST hours. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in finance or accounting, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of GAAP. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required, with CPA or MBA preferred. Competitive compensation ranges from $3,000 to $5,000 per month, depending on experience.