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Group Financial Controller – System Implementation Specialist

ControllerControllerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 11-50Since 2012H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

South Africa

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

R900K - R1,700K / year

Seniority

Lead

Professional Certificate7 yrs expEnglishCloud

Job Description

Group Financial Controller – System Implementation Specialist

RecruitMyMom

• Deliver high-quality, time-sensitive internal and external financial reporting, including intricate client-specific reporting across various jurisdictions. • Own the end-to-end financial oversight of global program performance to ensure the absolute accuracy, completeness, and integrity of multi-entity financial data. • Direct, mentor, and elevate the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Global Payroll functions to ensure well-controlled, punctual execution across the distributed team. • Establish transparent roles, performance benchmarks, and accountability frameworks to drive continuous operational improvement. • Oversee comprehensive group tax compliance, coordinating international corporate tax and indirect tax (VAT) obligations across multiple operating entities. • Manage strategic relationships with external tax advisors while owning cash flow forecasting and global banking relationships to maintain high financial discipline. • Own program-level inputs into budgeting and forecasting cycles, maintaining detailed forecasts spanning international revenue streams, cost structures, and resource utilisation. • Interrogate variances, manage financial risks, and partner with the CFO to convert operational performance into strategic group-level insights. • Lead the continuous transformation of the global finance function, systems, and operating workflows to support a scaling enterprise. • Serve as the functional system owner for core finance and programme management platforms, driving deep integration across Finance, HR, and project delivery systems to establish reliable, decision-ready data.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 7+ years of post-qualification experience rooted in deep financial control, balance sheet management, and statutory reporting.
  • Proven experience operating within a multi-entity, international, or globally distributed environment with direct exposure to complex group consolidations.
  • Qualified Chartered Accountant – CA(SA), ACCA, or an equivalent registered professional qualification.
  • Demonstrated success navigating organisational risk dynamics, with an expert technical grip on financial risk mitigation and commercial judgement.
  • A hands-on, digital-first operator with the technical confidence to execute granular details while leading an international team with clarity and empathy.
  • Prior training or foundational experience gained within a Big 4 or recognised Mid-tier professional services firm is preferred.
  • Proven track record as a designated process owner championing digital-first automation or finance transformation initiatives.
  • Advanced Cloud Accounting Ecosystems and workflow tools.
  • Project Management & Professional Services Automation (PSA) platforms (such as Project Works).
  • Collaborative Digital Workspaces and team communication tools.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel for robust financial modeling and data reconciliation.

Benefits

  • Autonomy & Flexibility: A progressive, remote-first culture built entirely on trust, giving staff control over where, how, and when they work.
  • Global Impact: Engagement with a supportive international team dedicated to sustainable growth and technological inclusion.
  • In-Person Connection: Access to annual in-person international team retreats to collaborate and connect with the global workforce.

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