Senior Financial Controller

Kontak Recruitment; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A U.S.-based firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Controller to oversee its finance function. The role involves managing accounting, reporting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, along with 5–8 years of finance experience, including at least 2 years in a lead role. This position is remote and requires strong analytical skills and independence.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years' finance experience, including 2+ years in a Controller/lead role.
• Experience in financial services is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and exposure to IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP / AR, payroll, and general ledger.
• Produce GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Maintain internal controls.
• Coordinate audits and tax matters.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. reporting requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and insights.
• Improve financial systems and processes.

Skills

Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge

Ability to work independently

Financial analysis and insights

Experience in financial services

Cross-border collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting / Finance

CA(SA) / CIMA / CPA advantageous

Job description

Senior Financial Controller – Remote (South Africa).

A U.S.-based company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Controller to lead its full finance function.

This role manages accounting, reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and internal controls while ensuring strict compliance with U.S. GAAP and U.S. regulatory standards.

Daily collaboration with a U.S. finance team is required.

Hours : CST (16 : : 00 SA).

Salary : R – R TCTC.

Type : Permanent (Employer of Record).

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's in Accounting / Finance; CA(SA) / CIMA / CPA advantageous
• 5–8 years' finance experience, incl.
• 2+ years in a Controller / lead role
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge; IFRS exposure
• Experience in financial services advantageous
• Ability to work independently in a remote, cross-border environment

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee AP / AR, payroll, and general ledger
• Produce GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow
• Maintain internal controls
• Coordinate audits and tax matters
• Ensure compliance with U.S. reporting requirements
• Provide financial analysis and insights
• Improve financial systems and processes