Financial Controller 17170
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Contract Controller / Fractional CFO
Location: Remote
Engagement Type: Contract (Controller up to Fractional CFO)
Duration: 36 months (project-based; no extension anticipated)
Time Commitment: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Role Overview
This contract role is focused on completing FY2025 year-end in a complex transition environment and stabilizing NetSuite so a permanent Controller can inherit a clean reliable accounting environment.
The company completed a major structural and systems transition in 2025 including an entity amalgamation and a NetSuite ERP implementation. This role will lead year-end execution guide the internal finance team and improve accounting processes and data integritywithout being pulled into routine transactional work.
Why This Role Is Needed Now
Amalgamation of 7 corporate entities into 2 (Operating Company Real Estate Company) including intercompany activity
ERP transition from QuickBooks Online to NetSuite in 2025
Urgent need to complete FY2025 year-end cleanly and on time
Requirement to stabilize NetSuite processes before onboarding a permanent Controller
Project #1 (Non-Negotiable): FY2025 Year-End Completion
Lead FY2025 year-end for a combined review engagement covering the Operating Company and Real Estate Company
Deliver a clean organized year-end package to external accountants by end of January 2026
Coordinate through completion with final financial statements due March 31 2026 (bank covenant deadline)
Provide reconciliation support for major balance sheet accounts
Support inventory and COGS reconciliation as required for a review engagement
Success Indicators
Year-end package delivered on time with minimal last-minute issues
Smooth coordination with external accountants
Clear well-supported reconciliations
Project #2: NetSuite Data & Process Stabilization
(Begins once Project #1 is on track)
Improve NetSuite data integrity and GL posting accuracy
Refine chart of accounts structure and usage
Improve inventory and COGS accuracy including valuation logic and landed cost considerations
Reduce manual rework in the PO receiving vendor bill (3-way match) process
Implement finance-side close routines and checklists to improve monthly close readiness
Use standard NetSuite functionality wherever possible
Recommend and coordinate customizations with a third-party partner when necessary
Success Indicators
Increased trust in NetSuite financial data
Reduced manual workarounds
Clear workflows and exception handling
Improved close stability and scalability
Team & Collaboration
Works with an internal finance team:
Associate Manager (strong)
Junior Accounting Clerk (requires coaching/support)
Provides guidance and oversight without formal people management responsibility
Collaborates closely with Operations and IT (NetSuite administrators)
Operates with no access to banking platforms
Operating Guardrails
No major changes without President approval
Minor changes allowed with proactive communication
Focus on project leadership and team guidance not day-to-day transaction processing
Ideal Background
Proven experience supporting year-end review or audit engagements during ERP and/or entity transitions
Advanced NetSuite expertise including implementations or major system overhauls
Strong retail and inventory accounting experience (multi-location ecommerce warehouse/DC)
Practical process operator who improves controls and reduces manual effort
Clear communicator able to work remotely and manage deadlines across teams
Experience coaching finance teams through change
AI knowledge or experience is a strong bonus
End-of-Engagement Deliverables
FY2025 year-end completed and delivered on time
NetSuite materially stabilized with improved data integrity and workflows
Documentation process notes and training materials prepared for the incoming permanent Controller
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Sage
- Regulatory Reporting
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Budgeting
- ERP Systems
- Financial Management
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