Financial ControllerLocation South Africa RemoteEmployment Type FullTimeHours 900 AM 500 PM EST with some flexibilitySalary R 7210085000About the RoleWere looking for an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the financial function and help ensure the business has accurate reliable and actionable financial informationThis role is ideal for someone who is commercially minded handson and comfortable working independently Youll be responsible for financial transactions reconciliations reporting expenditure oversight and identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and control costsA formal CA qualification is not essential Were open to candidates with different levels of formal financial training provided they have strong practical experience and a solid understanding of financial controls accounting and reportingThe ideal person will be someone who doesnt just process numbers but is naturally curious about what the numbers are telling them and is confident asking questions when something doesnt look rightRequirementsKey ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of daytoday financial control and accounting activitiesManage and review financial transactions expenditure and reconciliationsMaintain accurate and uptodate financial recordsPrepare and analyse financial reports to support business decisionmakingMonitor financial performance and identify unusual trends discrepancies or potential risksReview expenditure and identify opportunities for cost savings and greater efficiencySupport improvements to financial processes controls and reportingInvestigate discrepancies and follow issues through to resolutionProvide clear financial insights to nonfinancial stakeholdersEnsure financial processes are followed consistently and accuratelyWork closely with internal stakeholders and confidently challenge expenditure or processes where appropriateTake ownership of financial issues and proactively identify solutionsMaintain strong attention to detail while keeping sight of the wider commercial pictureRequirementsIdeally you will have510 years of relevant experience in Financial Control Accounting Finance Management or a similar roleStrong handson experience with QuickBooks or a comparable accounting platformExperience managing financial transactions reconciliations and expenditureStrong financial analysis and reporting skillsExperience identifying costsaving opportunities or improving financial processesAbility to identify unusual trends discrepancies and financial risksStrong attention to detail and accuracyGood commercial awareness and the ability to understand the bigger pictureExperience working independently and taking ownership of a financial functionStrong organisational skills and followthroughExcellent written and verbal communication skillsQualificationsA CA ACCA CIMA or equivalent professional qualification would be highly advantageous particularly for candidates operating at a more senior level but is not a requirementWe are equally open to candidates who have built their expertise through substantial handson financial experienceSoftware amp ToolsEssentialStrong experience with QuickBooksExperience with other accounting and financial softwareAdvantageousRippling SpendAmerican ExpressCorporate card platformsExpense management systemsOther financial reporting or accounting toolsThe Person Were Looking ForTechnical financial skills are important but this role also requires someone who works well with peopleYou should beWarm personable and professionalA strong communicator who can explain financial information clearly to nonfinancial stakeholdersConfident and direct without being abrasiveComfortable constructively challenging expenditure processes or decisionsProactive and solutionsfocusedAnalytical and naturally curious about what the numbers are telling youComfortable working independently and taking initiativeHighly organised with strong followthroughDetailoriented without losing sight of the bigger commercial pictureComfortable working in a relationshiporiented environment
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