Senior Financial Controller, Corporate Finance — Remote

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Remote work flexibility

International travel opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Financial Controller to oversee corporate finance, internal controls, and strategic reporting from Pretoria with the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere. The role requires strong IFRS knowledge, treasury oversight, and a track record in global corporations.

Responsibilities include leading accounting operations, budgeting, and financial analysis to guide executive decisions.

Qualifications

• Professional designation (CA(SA), ACCA or CPA) is mandatory.
• 8–10 years of progressive financial management experience, 3–5 in a Controller/senior role.
• Strong IFRS knowledge, treasury, reporting, and internal controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage accounting operations (AP, AR, GL, payroll, cost accounting).
• Oversee internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Publish IFRS-compliant monthly/quarterly/annual statements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and treasury; interact with auditors and regulators.
• Mentor finance team and drive process improvements.

Skills

CA(SA) / ACCA / CPA

IFRS

ERP (Oracle)

ERP (SAP)

Excel modelling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Excel

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Financial Controller to oversee corporate finance, internal controls, and strategic reporting from Pretoria with the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere. The role requires strong IFRS knowledge, treasury oversight, and a track record in global corporations.

Responsibilities include leading accounting operations, budgeting, and financial analysis to guide executive decisions.